The first menstrual period after IUD insertion was very heavy

Many women have used IUDs for contraception. This method can achieve long-term and effective contraception. It is also a very common method. However, many women have encountered many problems after having the IUD inserted. The first menstrual flow is too heavy. This is because the ring contacts the uterus after insertion, resulting in increased menstruation. During the bleeding period, hemostatic drugs should be used appropriately. If the ring is not compatible with the uterus, the ring must be removed or replaced.

1. Reasons for heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion

①This situation is caused by the contraceptive ring. The contraceptive ring is a foreign body. After it is inserted into the uterus, the body needs a process of adaptation. Most people who choose intrauterine devices for contraception have no adverse reactions, but a few will experience some side effects and complications. If you experience lumbar pain, lower abdominal distension, bloody leucorrhea, spotting, irregular vaginal bleeding, increased menstrual flow, shortened menstrual cycle, etc. after IUD insertion, if the symptoms are mild, no treatment is generally required. Once the body adapts, the symptoms will gradually ease or disappear on their own. If the symptoms are severe, you can go to the hospital for symptomatic treatment. If the treatment is ineffective, the IUD should be removed and other contraceptive methods should be used instead.

② After the IUD is inserted, you may experience back pain, abdominal pain, prolonged menstruation and increased menstrual blood volume. Generally, no medication is required and the symptoms will disappear on their own in about 3 months or less. If the menstrual period is significantly prolonged, you can go to the hospital's gynecology department for symptomatic treatment.

2. Solutions for heavy menstrual flow after IUD insertion

Once this phenomenon occurs, it is recommended that female friends should first take medication. If the medication is not effective, you should consider that the shape of the uterus may not be compatible with the size of the IUD. If necessary, you can change the ring. After changing the ring, the ring will not always be pressed in the same place, and the damaged endometrium will heal naturally. If it doesn't work, other contraceptive methods can be used.

Generally speaking, a small amount of bleeding in the short term after the placement of the ring is due to the abrasion of the endometrium when the contraceptive ring is placed. The bleeding usually lasts for a few days, and the amount of blood does not exceed the menstrual volume, so no treatment is required. If the ring is inserted in the second half of the menstrual cycle, bleeding may be more severe because the endometrium is in the secretory phase, the endometrium is thickened and rich in blood vessels.

In addition, the contraceptive ring placed in the uterus is a "foreign body" to the uterus, especially when the ring is too large or positioned low. The uterus contracts to expel this "foreign body", causing uterine contraction pain, which is clinically manifested as lower abdominal pain and back pain. If there is excessive bleeding or severe abdominal pain or fever, go to the hospital for examination in time.