Will having an IUD affect menstruation?

Everyone must be concerned about whether IUD insertion affects menstruation. Many couples choose IUD insertion as a way to achieve contraception, but IUD insertion will definitely put a foreign object into the uterus, and it also has certain side effects. As it turns out, there is still an impact. The following is a detailed explanation of this issue.

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 backache

After having an IUD inserted, a few women may experience mild lower abdominal pain or back pain, but these symptoms will disappear on their own after a short period of adaptation. 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 leucorrhea

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

3. Infection

A small number of people have developed infections, mostly due to failure to pay attention to hygiene after the IUD has been placed, or a history of genital tract inflammation, or having sex too early after the IUD has been placed, which can lead to infection. After antibiotic treatment, the infection can generally be effectively controlled.

To sum up, IUD insertion will have certain effects on women. In fact, there is no need to be afraid of these effects. As long as you pay attention to the details, it will not cause too much impact. However, if it has a greater impact on menstruation, it is recommended that you must go to a regular hospital for examination and consultation.