What to do if your period is prolonged after having an IUD inserted

To put it simply, an IUD is a procedure in which a woman or a man goes to the hospital to undergo a vasectomy to stop them from expelling eggs or sperm. It is an effective contraceptive measure. However, women need to undergo IUD insertion during a special period, that is, they have to wait until their menstrual period is over before they can undergo the surgery. So, what should I do if my menstrual period increases after the IUD is placed? How many days after the menstrual period is it appropriate to wear the IUD?

What should I do if my menstrual period increases after IUD placement?

The increase in menstrual duration after the insertion of the IUD means that the menstruation is irregular after the insertion of the IUD. The problem of irregular menstruation after IUD insertion confuses thousands of women. Although the IUD is the most widely used and popular female contraceptive tool in my country, "insertion of the IUD" is a safe "foreign object" inserted into a woman's uterus by a doctor using technology, just like taking medicine, and it is normal for some people to have some side effects. Heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion is a common symptom. In addition to being related to the woman's physical condition, it is also closely related to the method of insertion and the medical care after IUD insertion.

After inserting the contraceptive ring, you need to pay attention to the following aspects: First, it is generally forbidden to participate in heavy physical work within one week of the insertion of the contraceptive ring, and it is best to rest in bed. Second, sexual intercourse between husband and wife is strictly prohibited within three weeks. Third, avoid sitting baths within four weeks to prevent bacteria from entering the vagina and causing infection. Fourth, underwater engineering and jumping sports are strictly prohibited within five weeks. There is generally a stable period of half a year after the IUD is inserted. If the menstrual flow is heavy, you should eat more iron-rich foods to avoid anemia caused by heavy menstrual flow. It is normal to feel abdominal discomfort within 3-6 months of having the IUD in place. If you still have a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, back pain, vaginal bleeding, and menstrual flow twice as much as usual after 7 months, you should see a doctor. If there is no improvement, or if you have obvious discomfort, you need to remove the IUD or replace it and use other contraceptive methods.

How many days after menstruation is it appropriate to wear the ring?

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. After the IUD is inserted, women may 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 to be irregular after more than ten days, or the abdominal pain is severe, you need to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination immediately.

Women should pay attention to the following 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.