Is it harmful to women to have an IUD?

We all know that for women, the most effective contraceptive measure is to put an IUD in the woman's uterus, but the sterile environment must be ensured during the placement of the IUD, otherwise it is likely to bring bacteria into the woman's uterus, which is very harmful to the woman's uterus. When the woman wants to have a child, the IUD can be taken out. So is it harmful to women to put the IUD in?

IUD insertion is a very effective method of birth control. Theoretically, it is harmless to the human body. However, each person's physical condition is different and adaptable to IUD insertion, and some may cause some discomfort. Very few women will have menstrual disorders and increased menstrual blood volume 1-2 months after the implantation of the IUD, but as long as there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, it will naturally return to normal; if this phenomenon does not stop for more than 3 months, please consult a doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment. After the IUD is placed, it should be checked every year, firstly to check whether it causes harm to the body, and secondly to check whether the IUD is displaced or fallen off, so as to avoid contraceptive failure. Do not remove the ring by yourself, as it may lead to serious consequences. Another thing you need to know is that the ring is not 100% safe for contraception!

Intrauterine contraceptive device, also known as contraceptive ring, is a foreign body that causes a significant aseptic inflammatory response in the uterus, manifested as a large accumulation of white blood cells and macrophages. Its mechanical damage to the endometrium can also stimulate the endometrium to produce prostaglandins, increase the content of enzymes and immunoglobulins in the uterus. Changes in the biochemical environment within the uterine cavity cause the maturation of the embryo to be out of sync with the endometrium, thus affecting the implantation of the fertilized egg.

Generally speaking, there is no harm to the body, but the following symptoms may occur:

1. Bleeding: A small amount of bleeding in the short term after the placement of the ring is due to the abrasion of the endometrium by the placement of the contraceptive ring, but it will repair quickly. The bleeding usually lasts for several days, and the amount of blood does not exceed the menstrual volume, so no treatment is required.

2. Soreness and pain: Some women will experience soreness and discomfort in the lower abdomen or lower back after the contraceptive ring is placed. This is because the contraceptive ring placed in the uterus is a "foreign body" to the uterus. Especially when it is too large or positioned low, the uterus contracts to expel this "foreign body", causing uterine contraction pain.

3. Abnormal pregnancy: The IUD can only prevent normal pregnancy in the uterine cavity, but cannot prevent abnormal pregnancy outside the uterus. Therefore, it is inevitable that a small number of women who use IUDs for contraception will have ectopic pregnancy.

These side effects of IUD insertion often occur within half a year of placement of the IUD, and the situation will improve as the placement time increases. Generally, those with mild symptoms do not need treatment. If the menstrual flow is more than twice that before the operation, you should seek medical attention actively. In serious cases, you may consider removing or replacing the IUD.

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