Will it hurt for a woman to have an IUD removed?

IUD is an important means of long-term contraception. Many people may not want to have children for a long time, but think that using condoms is too cumbersome, so they will consider using IUD as a long-term contraceptive method. Because the IUD is inserted inside a woman's body and in a sensitive area, I am worried that there will be intense pain when the IUD is inserted and removed. So, will it be painful for a woman to have an IUD inserted and removed?

IUD insertion is a long-term contraceptive measure. Many women who are preparing to have an IUD inserted want to know: Does it hurt? Does it hurt to wear an IUD? Generally speaking, IUD insertion does not cause pain. Most people now use painless IUD insertion, so there will be no pain during the whole process.

IUD placement depends on the individual and is not suitable for everyone. After the IUD is inserted, due to the mechanical pressure of the contraceptive device, some people will experience side effects such as bleeding, pain, secondary infection, and reproductive tract damage, among which uterine bleeding is the most common. Some women may also experience increased menstruation, prolonged menstrual periods, or bloody vaginal discharge. Studies have shown that this is due to the IUD stimulating the endometrium, causing tissue chemical changes and producing local coagulation disorders.

Common hazards of having an IUD inserted include pain in one lower limb or lower back. In addition, the IUD can only prevent normal pregnancy in the uterine cavity, but cannot prevent abnormal pregnancy outside the uterus (i.e. ectopic pregnancy). Therefore, a small number of women with IUD may experience ectopic pregnancy.

If severe discomfort symptoms occur after IUD insertion, such as heavy bleeding, gynecological inflammation, etc., the IUD may need to be temporarily removed and replaced at an appropriate time, or the IUD may need to be abandoned and other contraceptive methods adopted. It is normal to experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding, back pain, and lower abdominal pain after the IUD is inserted. Mild cases do not require treatment and will heal on their own in about a week.

Why do I have stomach pain after having an IUD inserted?

After having an IUD inserted, many women experience abdominal pain, which is a normal condition caused by the IUD. The contraceptive ring is a foreign object. After it is inserted into the uterus, the body needs a period of adaptation. Most people who choose intrauterine devices for contraception have no adverse reactions, but a few will experience some side effects and complications.

If you experience lumbar pain, lower abdominal distension, bloody leucorrhea, spotting, irregular vaginal bleeding, increased menstrual flow, shortened menstrual cycle, etc. after IUD insertion, if the symptoms are mild, no treatment is generally required. Once the body adapts, the symptoms will gradually ease or disappear on their own. Those with severe symptoms can go to the hospital for symptomatic treatment. If the treatment is ineffective, the IUD should be removed and other methods of contraception should be used instead.

Nursing care for several discomforts after the ring is placed:

1. Mild back pain and soreness is caused by the discomfort caused by the placement of the ring and the contraction of the uterus. It will disappear naturally after a period of time. During this period, be careful not to do heavy work.

2. A small amount of vaginal bleeding, or a shortened menstrual cycle, heavy menstrual flow, or a prolonged menstrual period is due to the compression of the endometrium by the ring, which causes inflammatory infiltration of cells. Over time, the symptoms will disappear as the uterus adapts.

3. Increased vaginal discharge: When the uterus is stimulated, cervical secretions increase. Generally, this symptom will gradually decrease 3 months after the ring is placed.