Can the IUD cause bleeding?

In modern life, people have a very strong control over their reproductive desires and can use a variety of methods to avoid pregnancy and maintain a stable rhythm of life. For example, the use of IUDs for contraception is relatively effective and very popular in modern life. The main method is to insert an IUD into a woman's fallopian tube to prevent the egg and sperm from meeting. Will wearing an IUD cause bleeding in women?

Will I bleed if I wear the IUD for a long time?

Most women will experience a small amount of bleeding 3-4 days after wearing the IUD. Generally, no treatment is required and the bleeding will heal within a week after wearing the IUD.

Increased menstrual flow: In the early stages of wearing the IUD, especially in the first three months, some women will experience an increase in menstrual flow to varying degrees, or a prolonged menstrual period, or irregular spotting. Generally, it will get better naturally after three months. If the menstrual volume increases by 1-2 times compared to before the ring is inserted, or the irregular bleeding lasts for a long time, anemia may have occurred and you should seek medical attention immediately. If vaginal bleeding is obvious for a long period of time after the placement of the IUD, accompanied by obvious lower abdominal distension and pain. Removal of the IUD should be considered.

Precautions after inserting the IUD

1. Get adequate rest and avoid excessive physical labor. Generally, you should rest for 1-2 days after the ring is placed. Do not do heavy physical labor within a week to avoid the ring falling off and bleeding.

2. Pay attention to hygiene and avoid infection. After the IUD is placed, the vulva should be washed every day to keep it clean. Do not take a bath in a basin within 2 weeks and do not have sexual intercourse within 2 weeks to avoid infection.

3. Pay attention to vaginal bleeding and shedding of the ring. If you find that your vaginal bleeding is heavy, more than twice the normal menstrual blood volume or the bleeding lasts longer, or the changes in your menstrual cycle are obvious, you should go for a check-up in time. During the first 3 months, you should also pay attention to whether the ring falls off.

4. Check regularly. Generally, the first check-up after the placement of the ring is after the first menstruation, the second check-up is within 3-6 months after the placement of the ring, and the third check-up is 12 months after the placement of the ring, and then it is checked once a year.

5. Possible side effects after IUD insertion. If the menstrual volume increases significantly after the IUD is placed, the menstrual period is significantly prolonged, or there is frequent small amount of bleeding, or there is severe lower back pain or abdominal pain, these are all abnormal phenomena.