What are the side effects of having an IUD for a long time?

In fact, most female friends would choose IUD when choosing a contraceptive method. Because IUD can be said to be a way to maintain contraception for a long time. However, many friends are worried that there will be some side effects in the body after the IUD is inserted. In fact, there are both advantages and disadvantages for Sheung Wan. If you are worried about the side effects of having an IUD inserted, you can consult a doctor before having it inserted.

What are the side effects after having the ring inserted?

"IUD insertion" is the most commonly used long-term contraceptive measure for women of childbearing age in my country. Often an IUD can be left in the body for more than ten years. IUD insertion itself is a minor operation, placing a foreign object in the uterine cavity, and it takes some time for the body to adapt. It does not inhibit ovulation and does not affect the female endocrine system, thus avoiding the adverse reactions of general contraceptive drugs.

Side effects of IUD

1. Mild back pain and soreness are caused by the discomfort caused by the placement of the IUD. The uterus contracts and will disappear naturally after a period of time. During this period, be careful not to do heavy work. This is the side effect of painless IUD insertion.

2. A small amount of vaginal bleeding, or a shortened menstrual cycle, heavy menstrual flow, and prolonged menstrual period are due to the compression of the endometrium by the ring and inflammatory infiltration of the cells. As time goes by, the uterus adapts and the symptoms will disappear. This is also a side effect of painless ring insertion.

3. As the amount of vaginal discharge increases, the uterus is stimulated and the cervical secretions increase. Generally, this symptom will gradually decrease 3 months after the placement of the ring. This is also a side effect of painless ring insertion. Abnormal pregnancy The IUD can only prevent normal pregnancy in the uterine cavity, but cannot prevent abnormal pregnancy outside the uterus (i.e. ectopic pregnancy). Therefore, it is inevitable that a small number of women who use IUDs for contraception will have ectopic pregnancy.

Things to note after having an IUD inserted

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 flow increases significantly after the IUD is placed, the menstrual period is significantly prolonged, or there is frequent small amount of bleeding, as well as severe back pain and abdominal pain, these are all abnormal phenomena.

6. Pay attention to nutritional supplements. Appropriately increase nutrition, especially eat more foods rich in iron, such as lean meat, pork liver, pork kidney, eggs and other foods. You can also eat more soy products, increase vegetables and fresh fruits. Generally, the above dietary conditioning can effectively prevent the physical energy consumption caused by the side effects of IUD.