What are the advantages and disadvantages of having an IUD?

IUD insertion is an effective way for women to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Therefore, in recent years, more and more women have chosen to use IUD insertion to solve pregnancy problems, and the effect is very good. However, any new thing has both advantages and disadvantages. Having an IUD is no exception. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of having an IUD. I hope women can understand this.

benefit:

1. Safety

IUD insertion can effectively prevent harm to the female body and avoid the inaccuracy of safe period contraception in the long term.

2. Convenience

If you want to have a baby after the IUD is inserted, you can remove it without affecting your fertility.

3. Efficiency

The effect of IUD is reliable and the contraceptive success rate is higher.

4. Long validity period

The contraceptive effect of the IUD is very long. The metal ring placed in the body can generally provide contraception for 10-15 years.

5. No harm to the body

The IUD does not suppress ovulation and does not affect the female endocrine system, thus avoiding the adverse reactions of general contraception. Moreover, the IUD has no effect on sexual life and is harmless to the body.

harm:

1. Lower abdominal pain or backache

After insertion, the intrauterine device can easily cause uterine contractions, which may lead to mild lower abdominal pain or back pain.

2. Increased leucorrhea

Increased vaginal discharge is one of the disadvantages of having an IUD inserted. If you use an intrauterine device with a tail thread, it may cause increased cervical secretions. Over time, the endometrial tissue adapts. If the amount of vaginal discharge increases and you experience symptoms such as fever, lower abdominal pain, etc., you need to seek medical attention immediately.

3. Minor bleeding

The side effects of IUD insertion mainly occur 3-4 days after insertion, because the intrauterine device can scratch the cervical canal lining and cause bleeding while stimulating uterine contraction. If the bleeding is not excessive, no treatment is necessary and the condition will generally return to normal after a week.