What to do if there is inflammation after IUD insertion? Effective prevention is the key

IUD insertion is an effective contraceptive method used by many female friends, but foreign objects in the body will always bring some side effects, and inflammation is especially common. If you want to control it, you must first do a good examination, identify the disease clearly, and then treat it accordingly.

What types of intrauterine devices are there?

The mechanism of human pregnancy is that the female ovary releases an egg, the egg is fertilized in the ampulla of the fallopian tube, and then develops into an embryo (morula) in the fallopian tube. The embryo is then released into the uterus to implant and grow. Contraception is about blocking any of these steps.

Inert intrauterine contraceptive device: made of stainless steel wire or plastic, silicone, such as metal single ring, twisted ring and stainless steel uterine ring.

Copper intrauterine device: It is the most widely used type of active intrauterine device, which uses the killing effect of copper on sperm or fertilized eggs to enhance the contraceptive effect.

Progestin-releasing intrauterine device: The progestin contained in the intrauterine device is slowly and steadily released into the uterine cavity, which improves the contraceptive effect and can significantly reduce bleeding.

Intrauterine devices that release hemostatic drugs: can effectively control the increase in menstrual volume after intrauterine device placement.

What should I do if inflammation occurs after IUD insertion?

1. Before treatment, you should actively check to find out what disease you have and the severity of the disease.

2. Provide timely treatment based on the inflammation, pathogen, constitution, drug sensitivity, and actual situation to choose the treatment method.

3. You should choose the treatment method according to your condition, follow the doctor's instructions, take medicine regularly, go for follow-up visits on time, do not stop taking medicine casually, and refrain from activities such as sexual intercourse, bathing, swimming, and vaginal douching during treatment.

How to effectively avoid infection after IUD insertion

1. Do not do heavy work or have sexual intercourse after the IUD is inserted: do not do heavy physical labor within one week, avoid adding abdominal pressure, and avoid sexual intercourse and bathing within two weeks.

2. Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the vulva clean, wash it every day, and change underwear frequently.

3. Go to the hospital for check-up after the IUD is inserted: You should receive follow-up visits from medical staff during the first menstruation and in the 3rd, 6th and 12th months after the IUD is inserted, and have check-ups 1-2 times a year thereafter.

[Warm Tips] Female friends must follow the doctor's instructions after having an IUD inserted and take protective measures. Once inflammation is found in the body, go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.