How many days after the IUD was inserted?

I believe many people know that the purpose of inserting an IUD is for contraception, but it can cause great harm to women's bodies and may also cause bleeding. After getting the IUD inserted, you need to rest more and don't need to do any heavy work. Otherwise, it will easily cause secondary harm to our body. So, how long does it take for the bleeding to stop after an IUD is inserted?

How long does it take for the bleeding to stop after the IUD is inserted?

Generally, the ring should be removed 3 to 5 days after the menstrual period is over. There will be a small amount of bleeding after the ring is inserted, and the bleeding will generally improve and stop in 3 to 5 days. If you take antiviral drugs, you will get better after rest. If the bleeding is continuous, considering that the IUD is not suitable, it is recommended to have a B-ultrasound follow-up. The IUD does not affect the menstrual cycle and the menstrual period will come on time.

Common problems after IUD insertion

1. Take a break

After the ring is put in place, the cervix is ​​relatively loose and the ring is easy to fall off, so you should rest for two days after the ring is put in. It is not suitable for physical labor or high-intensity activities within a week. When going to the toilet, try to avoid holding your breath too hard to prevent the ring from coming off due to a sudden increase in abdominal pressure.

2. Maintain hygiene

IUD placement is a surgical procedure. In order to prevent infection, you should keep your vulva clean after the operation, wash your lower body with warm water and change your underwear every night. Within half a month, it is strictly forbidden to have sexual intercourse (this requires the close cooperation of the man) and take a bath in a tub (but you can take a shower or a sponge bath) to maintain the hygiene of the vagina and avoid cross infection.

3. Pay attention and observe

Within a few days after the placement of the contraceptive ring (mainly the first three days), there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding, mild lower abdominal discomfort (such as backache and feeling of heaviness), and excessive vaginal discharge (this is caused by surgical trauma or reflex compression of the contraceptive ring or rupture of small blood vessels in the uterine wall). These symptoms usually disappear on their own and do not require treatment. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts for more than a week, especially if you have abdominal pain or fever, go to the hospital immediately.

4. Avoid falling

Within 3 months after the ring is inserted, especially in some women with loose cervix and heavy menstrual flow, the contraceptive ring may fall out with the menstrual discharge during the menstrual period. Therefore, when these women go to the toilet during their menstrual period, they should pay special attention to whether the ring falls out with their menstruation. Once it happens, go to the hospital for a replacement in time, and pay attention to replacing it with a model of appropriate size to prevent it from falling off again.

I have explained the relevant knowledge about IUD insertion in detail, and I believe that everyone has a deep understanding of it. Women who have already had an IUD inserted need to be more careful, and maintaining hygiene is the most basic issue. Prevent a lot of bad phenomena from occurring. If you have continuous bleeding after having an IUD inserted, you should go to the hospital immediately and let the doctor find out the cause.