How many days after menstruation can I get an IUD

Choosing to have an IUD inserted is one of the most effective contraceptive methods for women, but it also takes time to choose. One point is that the IUD can only be inserted after the menstrual period is over. So how long does it take for a woman to have an IUD inserted after her menstrual period is over? What preparations should be made before inserting an IUD? Let’s talk about this topic together below.

How long does it take to get an IUD after your period is over?

Generally speaking, women should go to the hospital to insert an IUD within 3 to 5 days after their menstrual period ends, and they cannot have sex during this period. You should rest properly within 2 weeks after the IUD is inserted, avoid strenuous activities, and eat more nutritious foods. And women should pay attention to the cleanliness of their private parts after the IUD is inserted. They are strictly prohibited from taking sitting baths and having sexual intercourse within 2 weeks. On the day after the IUD is inserted, women may also experience mild lower abdominal discomfort, back pain or a small amount of vaginal bleeding. If vaginal bleeding exceeds the menstrual volume after the operation, or the bleeding continues after more than ten days, or the abdominal pain is severe, you need to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination immediately.

What should women pay attention to before getting an IUD?

1. Pay attention to the time of IUD insertion. IUD insertion cannot be performed during menstruation or pregnancy. Women can have an IUD inserted 42 days after giving birth. Generally, it is best for women to have an IUD insertion within one week after the end of menstruation, which is 3 to 7 days after menstruation.

2. Choose a contraceptive ring that suits you. Before inserting the IUD, female friends should choose the best contraceptive ring according to their economic situation and expert advice to avoid uncomfortable symptoms such as irregular menstruation and vaginal bleeding after the insertion of the IUD.

3. Cooperate with experts to do preoperative examination. IUD insertion is a simple gynecological minimally invasive surgery. Women should undergo relevant examinations before inserting the IUD. General routine examinations include: gynecological examination, B-ultrasound examination and blood test to confirm whether the woman's health condition is suitable for IUD insertion and ensure the smooth progress of the operation.

Summary: In order to successfully insert the IUD, you don’t have to do what you shouldn’t do before the insertion, and the same applies to after the insertion. This is a reflection of women’s protection of their own body. Having an IUD inserted is not scary. It can reduce the incidence of unmarried pregnancies and reduce the harm to the body caused by abortion.