How painful is it to remove an IUD that has been there for 20 years?

The IUD removal surgery will also make women feel a certain amount of pain, but the pain caused in this process is still within the range that women's bodies can bear. However, if women's physical condition does not allow it, they can undergo painless IUD removal surgery, which can avoid the pain. They will not feel obvious pain, but will feel a slight discomfort in the abdomen on the day of removal.

Generally speaking, the pain caused by IUD removal is within the acceptable range for women, but for the sake of your own health, it is recommended that you choose painless IUD removal. There will be no pain during the operation, but you may experience slight lower abdominal discomfort, back pain or a small amount of vaginal bleeding on the day of IUD removal. This is normal and will disappear after a period of adjustment. If the surgery can be performed at the optimal time, the body can recover as quickly as possible after the surgery. [1]

1. If the inserted ring has reached the prescribed period, you should go to the hospital to remove the ring in time to avoid deformation or failure of the ring in the uterus. Generally, metal rings can be stored for 20 years, silicone rubber V-rings can be stored for 7 to 10 years, and copper sleeve T-rings can be stored for 10 to 15 years. A new ring can be put in while removing the ring.

2. Before removing the ring, you should first undergo an X-ray fluoroscopy or "B" type ultrasound examination. For a ring with a tail thread, ask the doctor to dilate the vaginal opening to see if there is any nylon thread outside the uterine opening to confirm that the ring is in the uterine cavity before removing it. The best time to remove the ring is within 3 to 7 days after the menstruation is over, which can reduce bleeding.

3. Come to the hospital to remove the IUD within 3 to 5 days after your period ends (no sexual intercourse).

Take appropriate amounts of anti-infection and hemostatic drugs after removing the IUD.

You can eat foods high in protein after the IUD is removed. In addition, you can just choose more blood-enriching foods and there is no need to make special dietary adjustments. Common blood-enriching foods in life include: brown sugar, longan, red dates, black beans, etc. By eating more of this kind of food and getting enough rest, your body will be able to quickly adapt to the changes in your uterus.

After removing the IUD, you should also pay attention to eating less spicy, sour, raw, cold, and other irritating foods to ensure the nutrition your body needs every day. Pay attention to balanced nutrition. Heavy supplements are not good for everyone. So, just ensure a light diet.