What to do if your menstrual flow is heavy after having an IUD inserted

Heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion is a situation that women often encounter, and most women are very panicked and afraid about this, so when they encounter this situation, they usually don’t know how to deal with it. So, what should I do if I have heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion? For this problem, I believe that professional doctors know how to deal with it, and correct treatment is very necessary for women.

Having an IUD inserted is an operation that many women will undergo when they reach a certain age. It is very important for women because if they do not have an IUD inserted, they may have many unexpected pregnancies in their lives. However, in many cases, improper operation of the IUD will affect women's bodies, and heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion is one of the manifestations. So let’s talk about what to do if you have heavy menstrual flow after having an IUD inserted.

The advantages of using an IUD are obvious, but it is not perfect. Some women experience heavy menstruation, prolonged menstrual cycles, and dysmenorrhea after having an IUD inserted. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, not all of which are caused by contraceptive rings. The more common clinical causes are as follows:

Infection during or after IUD insertion The endometrium is very fragile. If bacteria or viruses are introduced into the endometrium during IUD insertion or if personal hygiene is not paid attention to after IUD insertion, it is easy to cause uterine cavity infection, excessive bleeding, prolonged menstruation, dysmenorrhea, etc. However, infection caused by IUD insertion rarely occurs in regular hospitals.

The compression of the endometrium by the contraceptive ring can cause local congestion, edema, and even necrosis of the endometrium, forming ulcers and bleeding in the pressure area. This situation is related to the discomfort of a few people who have just had the IUD inserted. Generally, it can heal itself after a period of time. Of course, it can also recover quickly through treatment.

Other changes to the contraceptive ring after insertion can increase the activity of fibrinolytic enzymes. Increased lytic enzyme activity can lead to fibrinolysis, which destroys blood coagulation function and increases bleeding. Not only that, some women experience an increase in prostaglandins in their bodies after having an IUD inserted. The increase in prostaglandins will not only lead to platelet aggregation dysfunction, but also increase the frequency of uterine contractions, causing increased bleeding and dysmenorrhea. Problems with the contraceptive ring itself: Deformation, twisting, and abnormal position of the contraceptive ring can also cause increased bleeding or dysmenorrhea. In addition, if you already have coagulation disorders, chronic endometritis or other diseases, or you have heavy menstruation, forcing the IUD to be inserted will also lead to heavy menstruation. In addition, the contraceptive ring placed in the uterus is a "foreign body" to the uterus, especially when the ring is too large or positioned low. The uterus contracts to expel this "foreign body", causing uterine contractions and pain, which are clinically manifested as lower abdominal pain and back pain. If there is excessive bleeding or severe abdominal pain or fever, go to the hospital for examination in time.

Through the detailed introduction above, most people must have learned about how to deal with heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion. In fact, there are many ways to deal with heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion. The most important thing is to ensure that it does not affect women's physical health. Therefore, in the future, our pregnant friends must try their best to go to a regular hospital for IUD insertion.