What is the cause of bleeding during intercourse?

For female friends who have had an IUD installed, bleeding during sexual intercourse is a common symptom. So what is bleeding during sexual intercourse with an IUD installed? Next, this article will introduce you to the relevant content about what causes bleeding during sexual intercourse with an IUD, for your reference only. Friends who want to learn more about the relevant knowledge may wish to take a look together. Please see the detailed introduction below.

Currently, most women who have given birth will use IUDs for contraception, which is convenient and safe. It takes some time to have sex after the IUD is inserted. It is best to have sex three weeks after the insertion. If you are in a hurry, you should wait at least a week. This will minimize the harm to both parties, mainly to avoid infection.

What causes bleeding during sexual intercourse with an IUD? Women who use IUDs for contraception sometimes experience bleeding during intercourse. This is because the IUD is a foreign body in the uterine cavity, and its mechanical pressure can cause local damage, necrosis, and ulcers of the endometrium, and there is a possibility of bleeding. In this case, the stimulation of sexual intercourse will inevitably cause bleeding. However, generally after a period of time, the bleeding will ease or disappear after the body adapts to the contraceptive ring.

What should I do if I have bleeding during sexual intercourse?

1. During the period of vaginal bleeding after IUD insertion, pay attention to rest and take some medicine in moderation. Eat more iron-containing foods, such as pork liver, fruits, peanuts, walnuts, etc. After these treatments, if the bleeding does not stop or the above symptoms do not improve after 3-6 months, you can consider changing or removing the IUD and using other methods of contraception. If the changes in your menstrual cycle are obvious, you should go to the hospital for a check-up.

2. Get adequate rest and avoid excessive physical labor. Generally, you should rest for 1-2 days after the ring is placed, and avoid heavy physical labor within a week to avoid the ring falling off and bleeding.

3. Pay attention to hygiene and avoid infection. After the IUD is inserted, the vulva should be washed every day to keep it clean. Do not take a bath in a basin within 2 weeks and do not have sexual intercourse within 2 weeks to avoid infection.

4. Pay attention to vaginal bleeding and the shedding of the ring. If you find that the vaginal bleeding is heavy, more than twice the normal menstrual blood volume or the bleeding time is longer, and the changes in the menstrual cycle are obvious, you should go to the hospital for examination. During the first 3 months, you should also pay attention to whether the ring falls off.

5. Regular check-ups. Generally, the first check-up after the placement of the ring is after the first menstruation, the second check-up is within 3-6 months after the placement of the ring, and the third check-up is 12 months after the placement of the ring, and then check-ups are conducted once a year.

The above is an introduction to what causes bleeding during sexual intercourse with an IUD. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know what bleeding during sexual intercourse with an IUD is like. Generally speaking, bleeding during sexual intercourse will occur right after the IUD is inserted, which is a normal phenomenon. However, if you have had an IUD for a long time but still experience bleeding during sexual intercourse, there is a problem. It is likely caused by a gynecological disease, so you should pay attention to it!