How many days of bleeding is normal after the IUD is removed?

The contraceptive ring is a commonly used method of female contraception. However, the contraceptive ring has a service life and needs to be replaced after a certain period. However, for women after menopause, the side effects of the ring are obvious and the contraceptive ring needs to be removed immediately. I also had bleeding after taking out the IUD. How many days of bleeding is normal after taking out the IUD?

1. It is normal to bleed for a few days after removing the IUD

Many people choose to use an IUD for contraception, and then remove it when they want to get pregnant. Regardless of whether the IUD is inserted or removed, vaginal bleeding is normal, and bleeding within a week after the IUD is removed is normal.

Because the metal material stimulates the uterine wall and cervix when the contraceptive ring is inserted, a small amount of vaginal bleeding or bloody leucorrhea is inevitable. However, the length of bleeding varies from person to person, because everyone's physical fitness and blood coagulation are different, and the time of removing the contraceptive ring and the location of the ring are also influencing factors. Therefore, some women do not bleed for two or three days, but some women are still bleeding for seven or eight days.

Generally speaking, women should go to the hospital for examination after seven or eight days of continuous bleeding, mainly to determine whether the uterine wall is damaged or infected. If it is not removed immediately, it may cause a series of gynecological diseases.

If a woman's bleeding becomes more and more severe, and exceeds the menstrual volume, and is accompanied by abdominal pain and back pain, she should go to the hospital immediately.

2. What should women pay attention to after removing the IUD?

1. It is not suitable to do too much physical work within one week after removing the contraceptive ring, especially for squatting labor. It is best to rest for one day. Take a bath in a basin and strictly prohibit sexual intercourse within two weeks to prevent infection. After removing the IUD, there may be a small amount of bleeding or bloody leucorrhea in the vagina, which will disappear naturally in a day or two. This is because the removal of the IUD irritates the uterine wall and cervix. This is a normal condition. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts for a long time, you should see a doctor immediately. Removing the IUD generally does not affect the menstrual cycle, and it should be clean in about a week.

2. Although removing the IUD is a common outpatient surgery, if it is not performed properly or without care, it can cause various gynecological inflammations, infections, etc. Therefore, you should not be too careless after removing the IUD. There will be vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal discomfort after IUD removal, which will generally subside within a week and do not need to be treated. If there is a lot of bleeding, abdominal pain, or fever, you should seek medical attention immediately. Pay attention to daily cleaning of the vagina. Wash the vulva with cold water every night. Do not dig or wash the vagina vigorously. Sexual intercourse, sitting baths, swimming and saunas are strictly prohibited within 2 weeks.

3. To ensure the quality of the diet, you can supplement dairy products, egg products, and bean products appropriately after removing the IUD. You should pay more attention to nutrition on a daily basis; it is best to eat more protein-rich foods, drink appropriate amounts of fluids, and pay attention to whether the nutrition is balanced. Just eat less spicy and cool foods.

The hospital's experts reminded that removing the IUD is a minimally invasive surgery. Just be careful to choose a regular hospital and do a good job of maintenance after removing the IUD. Generally speaking, you don't need to take any anti-inflammatory drugs. If there are special circumstances, you can take some antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor.