What are the symptoms of abdominal pain after IUD insertion?

IUD insertion is a contraceptive measure chosen by many female friends, and it is a relatively simple and effective contraceptive method. However, female friends often feel pain during the insertion, and this phenomenon also occurs after childbirth. This is mainly caused by female friends not paying attention to the control of sexual life and personal hygiene. What are the symptoms of abdominal pain after IUD insertion? Let’s learn about them below.

1. Early pain

Refers to the pain that occurs during the IUD insertion process and within 10 days after insertion, which is mostly physiological. When the IUD is inserted, the IUD and the insertion device pass through the internal cervical os, causing uterine contractions and spasm-like pain. It may also be caused by the patient's mental tension and sensitivity to pain.

Some women experience mild pain in the lower abdomen and waist after having an IUD inserted. This is one of the side effects of having an IUD inserted. The IUD is a "foreign body" to the uterus, especially if it is large or positioned low. In order to expel this "foreign body", the uterus contracts, causing uterine contraction pain, which is clinically manifested as lower abdominal pain and back pain. Lower abdominal pain usually occurs in the early stages of IUD insertion. Mild pain does not require treatment. Slightly more severe pain can be treated symptomatically under the guidance of a doctor with the use of painkillers. Generally, the pain will disappear after a few months of adaptation.

2. Delayed pain

Refers to pain that persists for more than 10 days. Delayed pain generally indicates that the ring does not match the uterine cavity. The longer the pain lasts, the more likely it is that the ring is less consistent with the uterine cavity.

3. Late-stage pain

It is abnormal if the lower abdominal pain does not ease or even worsens several months after the IUD is inserted. In most cases, it is pathological and you should go to the hospital to find out the cause and rule out the possibility of gynecological diseases such as infection, ectopic pregnancy, IUD displacement, deformation, and incarceration.

The appropriate time to insert the IUD is when the menstruation has not yet ended. It should be placed on the 3rd to 5th day of menstruation. There are three advantages during this period: first, the cervix is ​​loose and easy to insert. Secondly, since menstruation has just arrived, pregnancy can be ruled out and the ring will not be mistakenly placed in a pregnant uterus. Third, it avoids the concerns and inconveniences caused to women by the small amount of bleeding after the IUD is inserted.

Place after menstruation is over. It is best to have the IUD inserted 3-7 days after the menstruation ends and when there is no sexual history, because at this time the endometrium is just beginning to grow and is thinner, so bleeding can be avoided during insertion. At the same time, not having sexual intercourse after menstruation also avoids the possibility that the fertilized egg has grown on the endometrium when the IUD is inserted. Generally, most women choose to have the IUD inserted at this time.

The IUD is inserted immediately after delivery. At this time, the insertion operation is simple and easy, and contraceptive measures can be implemented in time, but it must be inserted after examination and approval by an obstetrician.

Placed 42 days after delivery. That is, it should be placed during a health check around 42 days after delivery. The advantages of placing it at this time are: first, the cervix is ​​loose. Second, the uterus has returned to its normal size and has not shrunk due to breastfeeding for too long. Third, timely implementation of contraceptive measures is convenient for women and can avoid the occurrence of "hidden pregnancy".

The IUD can also be inserted more than three months after delivery. However, it should be noted that if this time is the breastfeeding period, although there is no menstruation, there is still a possibility of pregnancy, which is what people usually call "hidden pregnancy". Therefore, women who have not had menstruation after delivery should first ask a doctor to check whether they are pregnant. Only when it is confirmed that they are not pregnant can the IUD be inserted.

The IUD is inserted immediately after artificial abortion or forceps curettage. The advantage is that contraceptive measures can be implemented in one operation, which reduces pain and is more convenient for women.

The IUD is inserted after normal menstruation resumes after spontaneous abortion or artificial abortion with curettage.

If the situation is normal at the same time as the caesarean section or six months after the operation, you can also consider IUD insertion.

If the previously placed ring has expired and requires a replacement, a new ring can be inserted at the same time as the ring is removed. You can also insert a new ring after your next menstrual period is over. But you must remember to use contraception during the month after removing the IUD.

IUD insertion is a relatively common contraceptive measure. Although it is relatively simple and effective, female friends still need to pay more attention to it. It can easily cause female friends to experience abdominal pain after IUD insertion. You can learn about the symptoms mentioned above. Knowing more can help avoid irreparable harm and prevent it before it happens.