Is it normal to have stomach pain after having an IUD inserted?

Many couples have tried every possible way to avoid pregnancy. In order to avoid unwanted pregnancy, women go to the hospital to get an IUD inserted to achieve the contraceptive effect. However, there will be some discomfort such as stomach pain and back pain in the few days after the insertion. This is normal in the early stages and will slowly disappear after the body adapts. After having an IUD inserted, women should make sure to get more rest and go for regular check-ups, and should not think that everything will be fine after having an IUD inserted.

Is it normal to have stomach pain after having an IUD inserted?

After having an IUD inserted, many women experience stomach pain, which is a normal condition caused by having an IUD inserted.

The contraceptive ring is a foreign object. After it is inserted into the uterus, the body will go through a process of adaptation. Most people who have had an IUD inserted do not have many adverse reactions, but only a few will experience some side effects.

If you experience lumbar pain, lower abdominal distension, bloody leucorrhea, spotting, irregular vaginal bleeding, increased menstrual flow, shortened menstrual cycle, etc. after wearing the ring, if the symptoms are mild, generally no treatment is required. Once the body adapts, the symptoms will disappear on their own. Severe cases require hospital treatment. If treatment is ineffective, the IUD should be removed and other methods of contraception should be used.

Which one is more painful, the IUD insertion or the IUD removal?

There is a certain amount of pain when inserting and removing the IUD, but it is all within an acceptable range, so female friends can rest assured.

The IUD can be inserted painlessly using special anesthetics. It is safe, painless, and has no significant effect on the brain and nerves.

Generally speaking, women can usually tolerate the pain caused by removing the IUD. If you are particularly afraid of pain, it is recommended to use painless IUD removal. The process of removing the ring usually takes a few minutes to complete.

If you don’t want to have children at the moment, it’s best to choose an IUD, because contraceptives have certain side effects on the human body and will also affect the menstrual cycle. If you plan to have another child, you can remove the IUD. It is generally best to wait one to two months before getting pregnant after removing the IUD. Whether you are wearing an IUD or removing it, it should be done 3-7 days after the menstruation is over. This is the best time for surgery.

Abdominal pain after IUD insertion is a side effect. Generally, women will experience some side effects after IUD insertion. Some will have a little bleeding, some will have abdominal pain, and physical discomfort. However, if there is excessive bleeding or uncomfortable abdominal pain, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. If necessary, the IUD needs to be removed to prevent further damage to the body. However, it will be painful whether the IUD is inserted or removed, and this is unavoidable.

What does it mean for a girl to have an IUD?

The IUD is a surgical procedure for girls. After a foreign object is placed in the woman's uterus, the woman's uterus will be in a state similar to inflammation forever, achieving the purpose of contraception. However, the IUD does not suppress the woman's ovulation function, nor does it affect the woman's endocrine system.

Things to note after having an IUD inserted:

(1) Get enough rest and avoid overwork. You may experience bleeding and increased vaginal discharge in the first few days.

(2) After the IUD surgery, you must keep your vulva clean and avoid sexual intercourse or sitz baths within two weeks.

(3) Regular follow-up examinations should be conducted after surgery to check for any loss or displacement. If any abnormality is found, medical attention should be sought promptly.

(4) About three months after the IUD is removed, if there is no abnormality in the physical examination, you can have a child. Therefore, couples who are eager to have a baby must wait three months after the IUD is removed before they can have a child.

What are the benefits of having an IUD for girls?

(1) It can effectively prevent pregnancy: The IUD is a good choice for couples who want to prevent pregnancy. Once inserted, it can be used continuously for more than 5 years, or even longer.

(2) Does not affect the sexual life of the couple: Many people like to wear condoms when having sex, but wearing condoms lacks a little feeling and is also very troublesome, which seriously affects the living conditions of the couple. However, the IUD does not have a significant impact on sexual life. After a period of time after the IUD is inserted, sexual life can continue as usual, and there is no need to worry about accidental pregnancy.

(3) Does not affect female ovulation: After the IUD is inserted, it will not affect the female endocrine system, thus avoiding the adverse reactions of general contraceptive drugs. It does not cause any serious harm to the body and can be used for long-term contraception.