What are the side effects of having an IUD? There are so many hazards!

There are many contraceptive measures now. In addition to the most common use of condoms, female IUDs are a more long-term contraceptive method. Many women now choose to wear IUDs, but authoritative experts say that you must be careful when choosing IUDs because it may endanger women's health. The following hazards are very common.

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 a few days, and the amount of blood does not exceed the menstrual volume, so no treatment is required. However, some women, about 15% to 20%, experience local coagulation disorders due to histochemical changes in the endometrium after the placement of an IUD, manifested by excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, irregular menstrual bleeding, and some even have spotty menstruation, increased leucorrhea mixed with blood, etc. This can cause a large loss of iron in the body, which can not only cause anemia, but also affect the function of myoglobin, cytochrome and iron-containing enzymes, causing patients to experience drowsiness, fatigue, malaise and other symptoms.

2. Soreness

Some women will experience soreness or discomfort in the lower abdomen or lower back after the placement of the ring. 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 (i.e. ectopic pregnancy). 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, patients with mild symptoms do not need treatment. If the menstrual volume is more than twice that before surgery, the menstrual cycle is shortened to 20 days or the menstrual period is extended to more than 9 days, symptomatic treatment can be used, such as the use of hemostatics, antifibrinolytics or anti-prostaglandin drugs. If medication and observation do not work after 3 to 6 months, you may consider removing or replacing the IUD.

As for the impact of IUD insertion on couples' sexual life, it is mostly based on prejudice. Theoretically, having an IUD inserted does not affect the sexual life of the couple. As for the physical discomfort after the insertion and the corresponding psychological suggestion, it may have a certain impact on the sexual life of the couple, but this situation will disappear quickly.

4. If you really need an IUD, here are the things you should pay attention to after getting one:

1. Do not do heavy physical labor within one week, avoid abdominal pressure, and avoid sexual intercourse and tub bathing within two weeks.

2. Keep the vulva clean, wash it every day, and change underwear frequently.

3. You should receive follow-up visits from medical staff during the first menstruation after the insertion of the IUD and in the 3rd, 6th and 12th months after the insertion, and have 1-2 check-ups each year thereafter.