Why does back pain occur after IUD insertion?

I don’t know if you have ever encountered this problem, that is, lower back pain after having an IUD inserted. I believe some people have encountered this problem, but most people don’t know why. Only after going to the hospital for examination will they know what is going on. Next, I will introduce to you some of the reasons.

"Inserting an IUD" means placing a plastic or metal contraceptive device in the woman's uterine cavity. This contraceptive device is a "foreign body" relative to the uterine cavity. The foreign body stimulates the uterus, and the uterus's instinctive exclusivity makes it want to expel it, causing uterine contractions. Uterine contraction pain is a normal reaction after the IUD is placed. Low back pain is mostly caused by the large size of the foreign body, that is, the size of the ring is not suitable, or it is placed in a low position, which stimulates the uterus and causes more obvious lower abdominal pain or low back pain. Some women do not want to affect their work after having an IUD placed in the outpatient clinic and do not rest well. They engage in heavy physical labor too early, especially some long-term standing work. The high labor intensity and high abdominal pressure can also cause low back pain or shift the IUD. When placing an intrauterine contraceptive device, the internal and external vulva must be strictly disinfected. If the disinfection is not strict, it will cause inflammation, which is also one of the causes of low back pain.

The above situations usually occur within the first few months of IUD placement and should be treated symptomatically under the guidance of a doctor, such as taking anti-inflammatory drugs. The symptoms will gradually ease. If the symptoms worsen, the IUD can be removed and other contraceptive methods can be used instead. The causes of low back pain are very complicated. Some women's low back pain is not caused by "IUD insertion". For example, some people have adnexitis, and some people's body shape, job nature, body sensitivity, etc. are not suitable for the placement of intrauterine contraceptive devices, which can also cause low back and abdominal pain after the placement of the IUD. If there are stronger cramps or sudden cramping pains, check whether the patient has pelvic infection, uterine perforation, or IUD dislocation or incarceration. If so, these problems should be eliminated immediately.

In fact, after learning some specific knowledge, you will know why this situation occurs. However, one thing that cannot be ignored is that after learning, you must pay more attention in your future life to avoid such a situation from happening again next time. I hope everyone is healthy.