Does it hurt to wear a ring?

If there is no need to have children for a long time, taking long-term contraceptive measures is a good choice. Single-ring contraceptive is one of them. It has a long-term contraceptive effect, and when you want to have children, you can just remove the ring. Wearing an IUD is a very minor operation, but after all, it is performed on a woman's private parts, so there is a concern that there may be severe pain. So, does it hurt to have an IUD? Does it hurt?

Generally speaking, the process of doctors inserting an IUD for women is painless and takes very short time. Most IUDs inserted nowadays are painless. For women who have given birth or had a natural birth, they all feel that they have no sensation during the insertion. They only feel soreness in the waist and abdomen, but no pain. However, when interviewed with another woman, she felt that the pain was like being pricked by a needle and was very unbearable. So I can’t generalize. Pain varies from person to person. Some people feel no pain, while others feel slight pain, but it is not unbearable. Regular check-ups are required after having the IUD inserted, because some people are not suitable for having the IUD, but it is impossible to predict whether a person is suitable for having the IUD. Only after having the IUD inserted, through observation and regular check-ups, and telling the doctor in time if any abnormalities occur, can it be removed after it is confirmed to be unsuitable.

IUD placement depends on the individual and is not suitable for everyone. After the IUD is inserted, due to the mechanical pressure of the contraceptive device, some people will experience side effects such as bleeding, pain, secondary infection, and reproductive tract damage, among which uterine bleeding is the most common. Some women may also experience increased menstruation, prolonged menstrual periods, or bloody vaginal discharge. Studies have shown that this is due to the IUD stimulating the endometrium, causing tissue chemical changes and producing local coagulation disorders.

Common hazards of having an IUD inserted include pain in one lower limb or lower back. In addition, the IUD can only prevent normal pregnancy in the uterine cavity, but cannot prevent abnormal pregnancy outside the uterus (i.e. ectopic pregnancy). Therefore, a small number of women with IUD may experience ectopic pregnancy.

If severe discomfort symptoms occur after IUD insertion, such as heavy bleeding, gynecological inflammation, etc., the IUD may need to be temporarily removed and replaced at an appropriate time, or the IUD may need to be abandoned and other contraceptive methods adopted. It is normal to experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding, back pain, and lower abdominal pain after the IUD is inserted. Mild cases do not require treatment and will heal on their own in about a week.

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. Those with severe symptoms can go to the hospital for symptomatic treatment. If the treatment is ineffective, the IUD should be removed and other methods of contraception should be used instead.

Nursing care for several discomforts after the ring is placed:

1. Mild back pain and soreness is caused by the discomfort caused by the placement of the ring and the contraction of the uterus. It will disappear naturally after a period of time. During this period, be careful not to do heavy work.

2. A small amount of vaginal bleeding, or a shortened menstrual cycle, heavy menstrual flow, or a prolonged menstrual period is due to the compression of the endometrium by the ring, which causes inflammatory infiltration of cells. Over time, the symptoms will disappear as the uterus adapts.

3. Increased vaginal discharge: When the uterus is stimulated, cervical secretions increase. Generally, this symptom will gradually decrease 3 months after the ring is placed.