What should I do if I have sex right after IUD insertion?

Women should not have sex when they have just had an IUD inserted, because having sex after the IUD is inserted can cause sprains to the vagina, and the metal ring can enter the uterus, affecting the health of the uterus, and is also the main cause of gynecological diseases. For couples who have sex right after an IUD is inserted, they completely lack safety awareness, which can cause great harm to women's bodies. You can learn about the dangers of having sex right after an IUD is inserted.

Women cannot have sex for half a month after having an IUD inserted. If they do, it will cause bleeding. Don't be afraid of bleeding. You don't need to worry if it's not particularly serious, because there needs to be an adaptation period after the IUD is inserted. The IUD will cause local contusion of the endometrium, which will cause bleeding. However, women should also pay attention to some matters after having an IUD inserted. Things to note are as follows;

1. After having an IUD inserted, you need to pay attention to your own hygiene. It is necessary to clean the vulva every day. When cleaning the vulva, do not use the same basin with others to avoid cross infection. It is very important to pay attention to personal hygiene after having an IUD inserted.

2. After having an IUD inserted, women should not engage in strenuous exercise in the near future, let alone water exercise. If they stay in the water for a long time after having an IUD inserted, an infection may occur. Therefore, women who have had an IUD inserted need to understand this knowledge.

3. Some women are not particularly adaptable after having an IUD inserted and may develop some gynecological diseases. They should have regular checkups. If vaginitis occurs, they should receive timely treatment to prevent the disease from becoming serious.

4. Remember to do deep cleaning after having sex to avoid uterine infection. In addition to the first time, you should apply medicine for cleaning when necessary. Afterwards, you must tell your lover that you had a minor operation to have an IUD inserted and it will take some time for the uterus to repair. Ask him to take good care of you and not to have sex with you during this period.

What should I do if I bleed a lot after having the IUD inserted?

Causes of bleeding

It is normal to have a little bleeding within one week after the IUD is inserted, and the amount of blood should not exceed the menstrual volume. The reasons are mostly due to scratching the endometrium of the cervical canal or uterine cavity during placement of the ring, or the ring compressing the endometrium. After the wound heals, the bleeding will stop on its own, generally within 15 days.

What to do if you have bleeding

Pay attention to rest and avoid excessive physical labor. Wash your vulva every day, keep it clean, and don't take a tub bath. Do not have sex within 2 weeks to avoid infection. If necessary, take the medicine in appropriate amount as prescribed by your doctor. Eat more iron-containing foods, such as pork liver, fruits, peanuts, walnuts, etc.

Excessive or prolonged bleeding

The adaptation period after the IUD is generally about three months. There may be temporary changes in menstruation, and during this period you should always pay attention to whether the ring has fallen off. If you find excessive bleeding, more than twice the normal menstrual volume, or even bleeding that does not stop, or bleeding for too long, and the symptoms do not improve in three to six months, you should go to the hospital for examination and timely diagnosis and treatment. In severe cases, you may consider replacing or removing the IUD and using other contraceptive methods.

It should be noted that some situations are not suitable for IUD insertion, such as pregnancy or suspected pregnancy, suffering from systemic acute or chronic diseases, inflammation or malformation of the reproductive organs, uterine cavity less than 5.5 cm or greater than 9 cm, etc. Therefore, even if it is a good idea to have an IUD, you still need to consider your own situation and whether it is suitable for you to avoid causing any unnecessary effects on your body.