Removal of the IUD affects the next menstrual cycle

There are many contraceptive methods for modern people. Many people think it is troublesome to wear condoms every time, and they don’t want to get pregnant, so many women will think about getting an IUD. The main principle of the IUD is a contraceptive method that is placed inside the woman’s uterus. If a woman wants to get pregnant again after having the IUD inserted, she can have it removed. And the removal of the IUD also has a certain impact on the female body, so what will the menstrual cycle of women be like after the IUD is removed?

Will removing the IUD affect the menstrual cycle?

Irregular vaginal bleeding will occur after the removal of the IUD, but the menstrual cycle will not change. However, menstruation is affected by many factors, such as mental, emotional, environmental changes, psychology, medication, illness and nutritional status, which can all lead to irregular menstruation. In the absence of any abnormalities, it is considered normal to have menstruation about a week earlier or later. Based on your description, you can observe that if your period still does not come after a week, you need to go to a regular hospital for examination and diagnosis.

The normal menstrual cycle is 28-35 days. The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman. A menstrual cycle that is 7-10 days earlier or later is considered to be within the normal range. As long as a certain regularity can be maintained, it cannot be considered as menstrual irregularity. The menstrual cycle is divided into four stages, including the follicular phase, ovulation phase, luteal phase and menstruation phase. The menstrual cycle is also called the "ovarian cycle."

1. Follicular phase: The follicular phase is from the first day of menstruation to the day of ovulation. During this period, under the influence of follicle-stimulating hormone, the concentration of estrogen in the body increases, the follicles gradually mature, and the endometrium thickens.

2. Ovulation period: Ovulation period refers to the process in which the egg cell and the surrounding cumulus granulosa cells are discharged together. A woman's ovulation date is generally about 14 days before the next menstrual period.

3. Luteal phase: The luteal phase refers to the period from ovulation to the day before menstruation. The ovaries are affected by luteinizing hormone and secrete progesterone to maintain the thickened endometrium to facilitate the implantation of the fertilized egg. If the fertilized egg does not implant, the endometrium will collapse and the menstrual cycle ends with the onset of menstruation.

4. Menstrual period: The duration of each menstrual period is called the menstrual period, which is generally 2-8 days, with an average of 4-6 days. Generally, there are no special symptoms during menstruation, but due to pelvic congestion and the effects of prostaglandins, some women may experience discomfort in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral area or uterine contraction pain, and may also experience symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction such as diarrhea. A few women may experience headaches and mild nervous system instability.

What to do if your menstrual cycle is irregular

Solutions for irregular menstrual cycles include:

1. Mentally: If a woman is depressed, anxious, sad, etc., it will affect her normal menstrual cycle, so she should keep a happy spirit and avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some women experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability or depression during menstruation. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous. Learn to control your emotions.

2. Hygiene care: Women should pay attention to hygiene during menstruation to prevent infection, and also pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the external genitalia. It should be noted that sexual intercourse is absolutely not allowed during menstruation. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. It should be washed and changed frequently, and the changed underwear should be dried in the sun.

3. Lifestyle habits: pay attention to keeping warm, avoid cold stimulation, and also pay attention to avoid overwork. If there is heavy menstrual bleeding, avoid eating brown sugar.

4. Diet: Do not eat too much raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods. Drink more boiled water to keep your bowel movements smooth. Women with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating things that stimulate fire, such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger. If you suffer from qi and blood deficiency, you must increase your nutrition, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, mutton, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.

5. Disease treatment and prevention: If a woman finds that her menstruation is irregular, this may be caused by a disease. Discover abnormal symptoms in time, go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and receive treatment as needed.