How many days will the bleeding last after the ring is inserted?

If you don't want children, you should take regular contraceptive measures. Common contraceptive methods are mainly divided into two types: short-term contraception and long-term contraception. The most common long-term contraceptive method is the placement of an IUD. Insertion of an IUD is a minor surgery and it is normal for women to bleed afterward. So, how many days will the bleeding last after having the IUD inserted? Let’s take a look below.

Bleeding after a few days is normal

Generally, bleeding occurs 3-4 days after the insertion of the IUD. The causes of bleeding have been mentioned above. This bleeding condition often lasts less than a week and the amount of blood will not exceed the menstrual volume. This is the body's normal rejection reaction or wound healing process and does not require any additional treatment. However, if bleeding continues after a week, you need to go to the hospital for timely medical treatment.

At the same time, abnormal menstrual reactions may occur within three months after the IUD is inserted. For example, the menstrual interval becomes shorter or longer, the menstrual flow increases, or there is spotting. The reason for this is that the presence of the contraceptive ring causes changes in the tissue chemistry of the endometrium and local coagulation problems. Therefore, the material of the contraceptive ring is particularly important. Plastic or copper-containing contraceptive rings will increase the bleeding rate, followed by metal contraceptive rings. The lowest bleeding rate is the progesterone-containing contraceptive ring.

The duration of bleeding depends on personal constitution, but generally does not exceed 15 days.

Why does bleeding occur after having an IUD inserted?

The main reasons for bleeding after inserting the ring are as follows: first, the cervical canal is scratched when the ring is inserted; second, the endometrium is scratched when the ring is inserted; third, the endometrium is rubbed and compressed by the ring. Bleeding caused by the above reasons often stops after the wound heals.

Bleeding is often accompanied by mild backache, lumbago and increased leucorrhea. The former is caused by uterine contraction just after the IUD is inserted. It is important to note that you should try not to do heavy work during this period. The latter is caused by stimulation of the uterus, which increases cervical secretions. These symptoms will subside and disappear after a period of time.

So, if the bleeding only occurs for a few days and does not exceed a week, this is normal and there is no need to worry. However, if the bleeding continues for a long time after a week and the amount of bleeding is too much, you need to go to the hospital for examination.