Can a GyneFix cause pain?

Lower abdominal pain occurs more frequently directly after the implantation of the copper chain. The chain is attached to the uterine wall with a small anchoring node. This procedure causes a small injury to the uterine muscle and can cause cramp-like pain.Normally these complaints disappear within a few days. Severe pain can also be treated with painkillers (usually ibuprofen). By and large, the rate of women who have a gynefix removed due to permanent abdominal pain is extremely low.

What to do when the GyneFix has fallen out?

In very rare cases, the anchoring node of GyneFix® in the uterine wall may become loose and ejection may occur. Especially in the first months and the first year of use, there is an increased risk of the copper chain falling out. Often, GyneFix® has not been properly attached at this time, because if it is inserted correctly, rejection is unlikely.

If you nevertheless notice that the Gynefix has fallen out, you should immediately contact the gynaecologist who inserted the copper chain and discuss the further procedure with him. Women can also use the retrieval thread to check themselves again and again whether the gynefix is still properly anchored in the uterus. To do this, the hands are first washed thoroughly and then a finger is inserted into the vagina. At the top end you can then feel the loose end of the copper chain.

How is a copper chain removed again?

After five years of use, the GyneFix® must be removed or replaced. A copper chain can only be removed again by a gynaecologist. The best time for removal is towards the end of menstruation, as the cervix is more open at this time.

Removal of the copper chain is a relatively quick and uncomplicated procedure that causes little pain. The doctor removes the GyneFix® by a quick, strong pull on the loose end of the chain. If the patient wishes, a new GyneFix® can be placed immediately.