What is the reason for irregular menstruation after IUD insertion?

Irregular menstruation is a very common problem among girls. For women, it can be a serious problem. Some mothers who already have their own babies don’t want to get pregnant again, so the term “IUD” came into being. Although the IUD can prevent pregnancy, some mothers experience irregular menstruation after the insertion. What is the reason for this? Let’s take a look at the detailed analysis below.

What causes irregular menstruation after IUD insertion? Among various contraceptive methods, intrauterine contraceptive ring has the advantages of being safe, long-lasting, reversible, simple, economical and not affecting sexual life. But in real life, it is common to see many women experiencing menstrual disorders after having an IUD inserted. Although this disorder can usually improve or disappear on its own, some people's lives and work are seriously affected by persistent menstrual disorders.

Within 6 months of intrauterine contraceptive ring placement, about half of women will experience menstrual disorders of varying manifestations, such as heavy menstrual flow (greater than 80 ml), prolonged menstruation (more than 7 days) or irregular vaginal bleeding during non-menstrual periods, but the menstrual cycle generally does not change. This "disorder" is caused by the stimulation of the "foreign body" of the IUD or the drugs on the IUD affecting the normal physiological environment in the uterus. In most cases, it will gradually improve or disappear one year after the IUD is inserted.

If menstrual irregularities persist or symptoms worsen one year after IUD insertion, or if anemia or lower back pain occur due to menstrual irregularities after IUD insertion, which seriously affects your life and work, you must seek medical attention promptly.

It is actually normal for mothers to have irregular menstruation after having an IUD inserted, within a certain period of time, so don’t worry too much, it will get better on its own within a year. However, if the condition has not improved on its own after a year and is serious, this is definitely abnormal, so you still need to pay attention to your body. If it is too serious, you need to seek timely treatment.