What should I pay attention to after having my IUD inserted?

I believe that many women have had the experience of having an IUD inserted. The process of having an IUD inserted is like doing a minor operation. As we all know, any operation has risks. Even a minor operation like having an IUD inserted may cause harm, such as excessive menstrual flow, damage to the uterus, etc. In order to avoid danger as much as possible, women should pay attention to the following matters after having an IUD inserted.

What should I pay attention to after having my IUD inserted?

1. After the IUD is inserted, you need to supplement your nutrition appropriately and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

2. After the IUD is inserted, you must rest more. Generally, the rest time is about 1-2 days. It is best not to do too heavy physical labor within a week after the IUD is inserted to avoid the IUD from falling off. Also, you must pay attention to hygiene, do not take a bath in a tub, and it is best not to have sex within two weeks to avoid infection.

3. After inserting the IUD, pay attention to the amount of vaginal bleeding and whether the IUD falls off. If the amount of vaginal bleeding is heavy, more than the menstrual volume, then go to the hospital for examination.

4. If the menstrual flow increases after the IUD is inserted, and is more than twice as much as usual, and there is severe back pain, etc., these are not normal phenomena and you need to go to the hospital for examination.

5. After the IUD is inserted, regular check-ups are required. Usually, the first check-up is after the first menstruation after the IUD is inserted, the second check-up is within 3 to 6 months, and the third check-up is after one year. After that, check-ups are required every year.

Inserting an IUD is an intrauterine operation, and it is recommended to use some anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent infection after the operation.

Guidance:

It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen within one week after the operation. You cannot do heavy physical work to prevent the ring from shifting. Sexual intercourse and bathing are prohibited for 2 weeks. Do an ultrasound to see if the ring is in the correct position 3 days after the next menstruation. After that, do an ultrasound to see if the ring is in the right position. After that, do the ring once every 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year.

The intrauterine contraceptive device should be placed three months after normal delivery and six months after cesarean section. It should be placed 3 to 7 days after the normal menstruation ends. It should be placed when there is no fever and no acute or chronic inflammation of the genitals. Normal insertion of the IUD is not painful. You should rest for three days after the operation, abstain from sexual intercourse and bathing for two weeks, and avoid heavy physical labor within one week. Antibiotics can be taken by mouth to prevent infection. Postoperative follow-up should be scheduled.