How long after the contraceptive ring is inserted can I have sex

If you don't want children, you should use contraception. There are many methods of contraception, which are generally divided into two types: short-term contraception and long-term contraception. The representative of long-term contraception is the placement of an intrauterine device. The effect of the contraceptive ring is very good. Once inserted, as long as it is not removed, it will work for a very long time. So, how long after the IUD is in place can you have sex? Let’s take a look below.

You can have sex at least half a month after the IUD is inserted. If you have sex too early, bacteria may infect the uterus and its appendages, and even cause the IUD to fall off or shift. Keep the vulva clean, wash it every day, and change underwear frequently. It is recommended to have sex after the next menstruation. This is good for your health and safer.

Women should get adequate rest after the IUD is placed, avoid overwork, and keep their vulva clean. Sexual intercourse and bathing are prohibited in the short term. Only in this way can we ensure that the newly inserted contraceptive ring will not fall out of the cervix and prevent bacteria from entering the uterine cavity.

Because the endometrial tissue is stimulated when the ring is inserted, a small amount of bleeding and increased vaginal discharge may occur in the short term after the ring is inserted. If the bleeding is more than menstrual period or lasts for more than 1 week, you should go to the hospital for treatment.

Regular checkups should be conducted after the IUD is placed. Generally, checkups are required once a month, three months, six months, and one year after the IUD is placed, and then once a year thereafter until it is removed.

Will having an IUD affect your sex life?

Many people worry that having an IUD inserted will affect their sex life. In fact, there is no absolute relationship between sex life and having an IUD inserted. Generally speaking, having an IUD inserted will not affect sex life.

Sexual life is related to the functions of the cerebral cortex and endocrine system. After the IUD is inserted, it is placed in the uterine cavity and plays a contraceptive role by improving the intrauterine environment. It does not affect the functions of other organs, so the placement of the IUD will not affect sexual life.

However, after the IUD is inserted, the human body needs some time to adapt, and the uterus will expel it by increasing contractions. Some women cannot adapt to the process of uterine contractions, so they will experience some uncomfortable symptoms, such as: vaginal bleeding, increased leucorrhea, mild back pain, etc. These side effects will have a certain impact on normal sexual life, but after the body adapts, complications will no longer exist and sexual life can return to normal.