Can I have sex after 12 days of IUD insertion?

IUD insertion is a relatively common method of sterilization. Generally, you should wait about half a month after the insertion before having sex. After all, IUD insertion is also a minor operation. Having sex too early may cause increased congestion and even cause infection, leading to the IUD falling off, which is not good for women's health. You must pay attention to this aspect. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Can I have sex after 12 days of IUD insertion?

Generally speaking, women need to wait half a month after the IUD is inserted before having sex, because this can protect the health of women and reduce problems such as infection after the IUD is inserted. In addition, generally speaking, you should rest for at least two weeks after having an IUD inserted, and avoid strenuous exercise and sexual intercourse for a short period of time.

In addition to knowing how long you can have sex after having an IUD inserted, you should also pay special attention to personal hygiene after having the IUD inserted and avoid promiscuous sex. If the IUD has tail threads, you should generally not do vaginal douching. Actively seek treatment when vaginitis occurs. Avoid having sex when there is vaginal bleeding. Do not wear synthetic underwear or sanitary products that do not meet hygiene standards. Wash your vulva and change your underwear every day. Do not use other people's bathing basins or towels. Only by taking good care of your own hygiene after having the IUD inserted can you prevent pelvic infections and maintain your future fertility. If you experience persistent vaginal bleeding or pelvic inflammatory disease after having the IUD inserted, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. If your symptoms do not improve significantly after treatment, the IUD should be removed and other contraceptive methods should be chosen.

Things to note after having an IUD inserted

1. There may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal discomfort after insertion, which will mostly disappear on their own; the main complication of intrauterine contraceptive ring placement is bleeding. The main symptoms are excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, irregular menstrual bleeding, etc. Generally speaking, there will always be a small amount of bleeding after the ring is placed, but it will not exceed one week. If the bleeding lasts for more than a week, or the amount of bleeding is as much as menstrual flow, it is an abnormal reaction. If you have heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, or fever, you should go to a medical institution for treatment.

2. Do not do heavy physical labor within a week; rest in bed within three days. Exerting too much can cause bleeding and inflammation.

3. Bathing and sexual intercourse are prohibited within half a month after the operation.

4. Within 3 months after placement, pay attention to less activity and avoid heavy physical activities, including walking around for a long time, sitting or standing for a long time, etc. If the menstrual flow is likely to increase, you should pay attention to whether the contraceptive device falls off during menstruation. Do not have sex or take a bath in a tub if there is vaginal bleeding.

5. If any of the following situations occur, go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately: severe abdominal pain, fever, pelvic pain, increased vaginal discharge; menstruation has not stopped or there is a possibility of pregnancy; the IUD falls off; pain during sexual intercourse; excessive bleeding or irregular bleeding or bleeding that does not stop, etc.