Note after having an IUD inserted

When a couple is not ready for pregnancy, they will take some contraceptive measures. There are many contraceptive measures, such as men can wear condoms, women can take birth control pills, etc. The IUD is a common contraceptive method for women, and it is safer than taking pills. There are many things that women should pay attention to after having an IUD inserted. Below we will introduce in detail the things that women should pay attention to after having an IUD inserted.

Insertion of an intrauterine device is a classic method of contraception, which is safe, convenient and has few side effects. You need to rest for 2 days after the IUD insertion. Heavy physical labor is prohibited within 1 week. You should avoid sexual intercourse and bathing in a tub for 2 weeks after the operation, and keep the local area clean. A check-up is required 1 month after the IUD insertion to see if the position of the ring is normal; regular checks are required 3 months, 6 months, 12 months after the IUD insertion, and once a year thereafter to check the position of the ring. If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding or your period lasts for a long time, you can go to the hospital for a check-up at any time. If your period is delayed during IUD insertion, you should be more alert to the possibility of pregnancy, because the IUD may move down during insertion, resulting in pregnancy with the IUD.

Note:

1. Maintain hygiene

IUD insertion is a surgical procedure. In order to avoid infection, the vulva should be kept clean after the operation, and the lower body should be washed with warm water and underwear should be changed every night. Sexual intercourse (this requires the active cooperation of the man) and sitting baths (but showers or sponge baths are allowed) are prohibited within two weeks to maintain vaginal hygiene and prevent cross infection.

2. Take adequate rest

After the ring is just placed, the cervix is ​​relatively loose and the ring is easy to fall off, so you should rest for two days after the ring is placed. You should not do heavy physical labor or participate in high-intensity activities within a week. When urinating or defecating, try to avoid holding your breath too hard to prevent a sudden increase in abdominal pressure from causing the ring to fall off.

3. Pay attention to observation

Within a few days after the placement of the IUD (mainly the first three days), there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding, mild lower abdominal discomfort (such as back pain and a feeling of heaviness), and increased vaginal discharge (this is caused by surgical trauma or mechanical compression of the IUD or rupture of small blood vessels in the endometrium). These symptoms usually disappear on their own and do not require any treatment. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts for more than a week, especially if abdominal pain, fever, etc. occur, you should see a doctor immediately.

4. Be careful of hidden pregnancy

IUDs are not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and a very small number of women may become pregnant with the IUD. Therefore, if amenorrhea occurs during the period of wearing an IUD, especially if accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and picky eating, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and take remedial measures.

5. Timely consultation

During the wearing of the IUD, if you find abnormal phenomena such as heavy menstruation, prolonged menstruation, or severe lower back pain for a long time (especially more than one year), you should consult a doctor and get timely symptomatic treatment.

6. Regular follow-up

The follow-up time is usually in the first month after the IUD is placed, when you go to the hospital for a check-up after your menstruation stops; then have a check-up every 3 months (or half a year) and one year; and then have a check-up every year (those who have an IUD should go to the hospital or designated place in the community for a "ring check-up" on time).

7. Prevent falling off

During the first three months after the placement of the IUD, especially for some women with loose cervix and heavy menstrual flow, the IUD may fall off along with the menstrual blood. Therefore, these women should pay special attention to whether the ring falls out with menstrual blood when going to the toilet during menstruation. Once it happens, you should go to the hospital in time to replace it, and pay attention to replacing it with a suitable size to avoid it falling off again.