What to do if your period is delayed after IUD insertion

Family planning is a basic national policy of our country. IUD insertion is a commonly used contraceptive measure in our country. An IUD can be placed in a woman's body for many years. So will it cause harm to a woman's body? In recent days, I have seen many women asking the same question, that is, will menstruation be delayed after IUD insertion? So, will menstruation be delayed after IUD insertion? Let's take a look together.

Menstruation is a manifestation of periodic shedding and bleeding of the endometrium. The cyclical changes in the endometrium are caused by cyclical changes in the ovaries. The menstrual cycle is regulated by a complex neuroendocrine system, which is completed by the central nervous system, pituitary gland, ovaries and uterus. Problems in any link will affect menstruation. Generally speaking, having an IUD inserted will affect menstruation. Most women will have a small amount of bloody discharge after the IUD is placed, which usually does not last more than 7 days. The most common side effect after the IUD is uterine bleeding, which manifests as an increase in menstrual volume. However, some women also experience prolonged menstruation or irregular small amounts of bleeding between menstruation periods, which usually occurs within 3 months.

If this phenomenon occurs again after 3 months, it is recommended to see a doctor in time to find out the cause or change other contraceptive methods. In addition to affecting the menstrual cycle, the IUD may also cause the following:

1. Lower abdominal pain or back pain After having the IUD inserted, a few women will experience mild lower abdominal pain or back pain. After a short period of adaptation, the symptoms will disappear on their own. If severe pain occurs in the lower abdomen, it may be due to intrauterine and pelvic infection, displacement or incarceration of the contraceptive ring, ectopic pregnancy, etc. You should go to the hospital for detailed examination and treatment as soon as possible.

2. Increased vaginal discharge. If you wear a contraceptive ring with a tail thread, the long-term contact and friction stimulation of the tail thread on the cervical membrane may cause a significant increase in cervical secretions, that is, an increase in vaginal discharge.

3. Infection: A small number of people have developed infection. The reasons are mostly due to failure to pay attention to cleanliness after the IUD is placed, or a history of genital tract inflammation, or having sex too early after the IUD is placed, which can cause infection. After antibiotic treatment, the infection can generally be effectively controlled.

The above are the problems that are easy to occur after women have an IUD inserted. Delayed menstruation is a common situation after the insertion of an IUD. Now most women should be able to resolve the doubts in their hearts. Warm reminder, the text explained above can only provide the following reference. If there is any abnormality in the body and it lasts for too long, you must go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.