How many days will the bleeding last?

In addition to choosing condoms and birth control pills for contraception, women of childbearing age may also choose to have an IUD inserted, because it is a foreign object entering the body and there will be more or less bleeding. The bleeding in this case is not heavy and lasts for a short time, usually disappearing within a week. This article introduces the possible causes of bleeding after IUD insertion. If you are interested, please read it together.

Most women will experience a small amount of bleeding 3-4 days after the IUD is inserted. This is because the IUD, as a foreign body, stimulates the uterus to contract, causing the IUD to rub against the endometrium and cause bleeding. Some women may also rub the cervical canal endometrium or endometrium during insertion and cause bleeding. Most women experience very little bleeding and do not require treatment, and recover within a week after IUD insertion.

2. Causes of bleeding after IUD insertion

1. The mechanical compression of the ring causes damage to the endometrium and vascular endothelial cells, releasing a large amount of prostaglandins, plasminogen activators, kinins and other substances, which increase vascular permeability and fibrinolytic system activity, leading to excessive menstrual cycles.

2. As the endometrium is compressed by the contraceptive ring, it will cause local congestion, edema, and even necrosis, forming ulcers and bleeding in the compressed area. This situation is related to the inadaptability of a few people. Generally, it can heal itself after a period of time, or it can recover quickly through treatment.

3. If you have a pelvic infection, having an IUD inserted may cause excessive menstrual cycles. This is due to the long-term stimulation of inflammation, which affects the exfoliation, regeneration and repair of the endometrium, as well as the contraction of uterine blood vessels, leading to irregular menstrual cycles, excessive menstrual flow or irregular vaginal bleeding.

3. What should I pay attention to after IUD insertion?

1. Pay attention to vaginal bleeding and the shedding of the ring. If you find that the vaginal bleeding is heavy, more than twice the normal menstrual blood volume or the bleeding time is longer, and the changes in the menstrual cycle are more obvious, you should go to the hospital for examination. During the first 3 months, you should also pay attention to whether the ring falls off.

2. Continuous bleeding after the IUD is inserted is caused by the IUD and can be relieved with amoxicillin and hemostatics. If the symptoms are particularly severe, such as bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain, you should go to the hospital for a safety check. If necessary, it is better to remove the IUD and use other methods of contraception.