Recently, Ms. Zhang who lives in Lianhu District had just got an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted, but in the past few days, she suddenly noticed some bleeding and came to consult Dr. Luo Chunmei, an expert at a gynecology hospital in Xi'an. Dr. Luo introduced that getting an IUD is a simple and convenient method of contraception, and it is currently the most trusted form of contraception by many women. However, what are the adverse reactions after getting an IUD? And what about the phenomenon of bleeding after getting an IUD?
There are mainly two common side effects after getting an IUD:
One, leg or lower back soreness. The contraceptive ring placed in the uterus is considered a "foreign object" for the uterus, especially when the ring is too large or its position is too low. The uterus contracts to expel this "foreign object," causing uterine contraction pain, which clinically manifests as a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and lower back pain.
Two, bleeding. After getting an IUD, some women may experience symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, and blood streaks in vaginal discharge. These are generally caused by the IUD stimulating the uterine lining and causing tissue chemical changes, leading to local coagulation disorders. Abnormal menstruation is also related to the material of the IUD; plastic and copper-containing IUDs have a higher incidence of bleeding, metal ones are lower, and those containing progesterone have the lowest.
Dr. Luo from Xi'an Sanyin Hospital introduced that the symptoms of bleeding after getting an IUD mainly occur in the early stages. If checked at a regular hospital, doctors usually prescribe hemostatic and analgesic drugs based on the severity of abnormal bleeding after getting an IUD. Generally, after a few months, one can adapt. If long-term bleeding symptoms do not improve and worsen, then other forms of contraception need to be considered. The ring should be removed under the operation of a professional doctor, and other forms of contraception should be adopted according to advice.
Warm reminder: Female friends who have just placed an IUD will find their first menstrual flow significantly increased, possibly doubling or even more, and the menstrual period will be extended. But there won't be much change in the menstrual cycle. Excessive menstruation mostly returns to normal gradually after 2-3 months. It still needs to be reminded that female friends using IUDs should preferably undergo checks every half year or several months to prevent the IUD from falling off or shifting, which could cause contraceptive failure.
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