Why do I have abdominal pain during menstruation after having an IUD inserted?

This is a normal symptom. Don't worry. Keep a good mood and observe the amount of menstrual bleeding. If the amount of bleeding is not too much, it's okay. If the amount of menstrual bleeding is too much, go to the hospital for examination, and then treat it according to the actual situation. Menstrual abdominal pain after the IUD is a natural reaction. It is caused by the compression of the endometrium by the contraceptive ring, which leads to a series of problems. You need to find the source and prescribe the right medicine. Treat it according to your own situation, as follows:

1. If the patient has vaginal bleeding, or red discharge, increased menstrual volume, red color with foul odor, prolonged menstruation, lower abdominal pain, heavy vaginal discharge, yellow color, slightly red tongue, greasy yellow tongue coating, and thin pulse. This condition belongs to the damp-heat type in the lower abdomen, and the treatment needs to clear the damp-heat. You can use 12 grams each of Herba Artemisiae Scopariae and Artemisia Capillaris, 20 grams each of Cuttlebone and Chinese Toon Root Bark, 15 grams each of Pulsatilla, Cyperus rotundus, Cockscomb, Taraxacum Officinale, and Patrinia Sativa, and 10 grams each of Poria and stir-fried Phellodendron chinense, decocted in water and taken orally.

2. If the patient has vaginal bleeding, or menstruation is not smooth, the color is purple with clots, the amount is large, or it is difficult to stop, the lower abdomen and lumbar spine are falling, the tongue is dark, the tongue coating is thin white, and the pulse is stringy. This condition belongs to the type of Qi stagnation and blood stasis, and the treatment should be to regulate Qi and promote blood circulation. You can choose 5 grams each of Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, 8 grams each of peach kernel and Cyperus rotundus, 4 grams of Paojiang, 12 grams of Leonurus japonicus, 10 grams each of Puhuang and Rubia cordifolia, decocted in water and taken orally.

3. If the patient has heavy vaginal bleeding, or long menstrual period, light color, thin texture, shortness of breath, lack of strength, dull complexion, pale and tender tongue with teeth marks, thin white fur, and thin pulse. This condition belongs to the spleen deficiency type, and the treatment needs to strengthen the spleen and retain blood. You can choose to use Codonopsis pilosula 15 grams, raw Astragalus 12 grams, Atractylodes macrocephala, donkey-hide gelatin (melted), Schizonepeta charcoal 10 grams each, Citrus aurantium 8 grams, Cimicifuga charcoal, roasted Licorice root 6 grams each, Bupleurum 5 grams, Cuttlebone, Agrimoniae 20 grams each, decocted in water and taken orally.

The above-mentioned contents can help you relieve stomach pain after menstruation after the IUD is inserted. You should rest for three days after the IUD is inserted, avoid doing heavy physical labor within a week, and rest more. Keep a good mood. It is normal to have a little bleeding after the IUD is inserted. Don't worry. Just take a rest. Also pay attention to hygiene after the IUD is inserted to avoid infection. Do not have sex or take a bath in a tub within 2 weeks. Check regularly and pay attention to bleeding and ring shedding. To supplement nutrition, eat more iron-rich foods, fruits, vegetables and beans.