Can birth control rings cause inflammation?

Whether a man or a woman goes to the hospital to install an IUD, the doctor will ask about the relevant situation. After all, the IUD is not available for installation at any time. Especially for women, the requirements during the installation period are relatively stricter than those for men. So, does the IUD cause inflammation? If you do not pay attention to hygiene when installing the IUD, it will cause inflammation.

Side effects or complications after having an IUD

Some women may experience side effects or complications after having an IUD inserted.

(1) Bleeding

It is currently believed that the increased activity of fibrinolytic enzymes caused by the IUD is the main cause of bleeding, and the use of 6-aminoacetic acid can reduce bleeding. A small amount of irregular vaginal bleeding usually does not require treatment; if the bleeding is heavy, medication can be used to stop the bleeding. If the treatment is ineffective, the ring can be removed. If the bleeding persists for a long time, anti-infection treatment is required.

(2) Backache and abdominal distension

It may be caused by the IUD being too large or positioned too low, causing uterine contractions. You can try antispasmodics first. If they are ineffective, you can choose a new ring.

(3) Infection

In a few cases, ascending infection may occur due to lax disinfection or aseptic operation. After it happens, the ring should be removed first, and then appropriate treatment should be taken.

(4) IUD incarceration

Individual developmental organs may be embedded within the uterine muscle wall. If the insertion is shallow, it can still be pulled out with the ring hook; if the insertion is deep, the cervix must be dilated to size 6-7 first, then the ring must be brought to the cervical opening, and the ring wire must be straightened, cut and pulled out with two hemostatic forceps. The operation should be slow and gentle. If necessary, the hook can be removed under the guidance of B-ultrasound to reduce the blindness of the operation. If the ring is deeply embedded or has even penetrated the uterine wall into the pelvic cavity, it should be removed by laparotomy or laparoscopy.

(5) IUD falls out

It often happens within the first year of wearing the IUD, especially when it falls off during the first three months of menstruation. The natural shedding of the IUD is related to the ring being too large or too small, not being placed at the bottom of the uterine cavity, poor quality of manufacturing materials, insufficient support, loose cervix of the recipient, excessive labor intensity or heavy menstruation. Therefore, follow-up observation should be paid attention to in the first year after IUD insertion.

(6) Pregnancy with IUD

Pregnancy with an IUD may be caused by improper selection or placement of the IUD. In this case, abortion should be performed and a new IUD should be selected.