Is it normal to feel pain after having an IUD inserted?

The IUD is an effective long-term contraceptive measure, but in order to carry out this contraceptive measure, many people may feel very painful during the minor operation. This is because everyone's physical constitution is different and the IUD needs to be installed internally. Some people may experience bleeding, infection, and genital damage, so the IUD will be painful, and everyone feels different.

Does it hurt to have an IUD inserted?

IUD insertion is a long-term contraceptive measure. Many women who are preparing to have an IUD inserted want to know: Does it hurt? Does it hurt to wear an IUD? Generally speaking, IUD insertion does not cause pain. Most people now use painless IUD insertion, so there will be no pain during the whole process.

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.