Precautions after IUD removal

The IUD removal surgery is to remove the contraceptive ring previously installed in the uterus. This operation requires the doctor to have a certain amount of experience to avoid causing damage to the uterus. You need to rest more after the IUD removal surgery, and a small amount of blood may appear in the vagina. We must pay attention to vaginal hygiene and not have sexual intercourse. We also need to eat more blood-enriching foods and not participate in physical labor. You can learn about the precautions after IUD removal.

Precautions after removing the ring

1. On the day after the IUD is removed, you may experience mild lower abdominal discomfort, back pain, or a small amount of vaginal bleeding. If the amount of vaginal bleeding after surgery exceeds the amount of menstruation, or the bleeding continues after half a month, or the abdominal pain is severe, please go to the hospital for a follow-up visit immediately.

2. There will be a small amount of vaginal bleeding after the IUD removal, so pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva. Wash the vulva with clean water every night. Do not use your hands to clean the vagina. Do not have sexual intercourse, take a bath in a tub, swim, or take a sauna within 2 weeks.

3. Rest for 1 day after IUD removal. It is not advisable to do excessive physical labor, especially squatting, within 1 week to prevent further bleeding.

4. The best time to remove the IUD is within 3-7 days after the menstruation is over, which can reduce bleeding. Rest for 1 day after removing the IUD. Avoid sexual intercourse and taking a bath in a tub within 2 weeks to prevent infection.

5. After the removal of the IUD, there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding or bloody leucorrhea, which will disappear naturally in one or two days. This is caused by the stimulation of the endometrium and cervix by the removal of the IUD. It is a normal phenomenon. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts for a long time, seek medical treatment in time.

What should I pay attention to after taking the ring?

1. On the day after the IUD is removed, women may experience mild lower abdominal discomfort, back pain, or a small amount of vaginal bleeding. This is normal. However, if the amount of vaginal bleeding after IUD removal exceeds the amount of menstruation, or the bleeding continues for more than half a month, accompanied by abdominal pain symptoms, you should go to the hospital immediately.

2. There will be a small amount of vaginal bleeding after the ring is removed. At this time, women should pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, clean the vulva with clean water every night, and avoid washing the vagina with hands. Sexual intercourse, bathing, swimming and sauna should be avoided within two weeks to avoid infection.

3. After removing the IUD, women should rest in bed for 1 day. They should not do excessive physical work within 1 week after removing the IUD, especially work that requires squatting to a large extent, to prevent increased bleeding.