Patient's question:
I have had irregular periods for the past few months. Sometimes they are delayed by a week, and they usually come every week or so. It hurts a lot. The irregular periods have greatly affected my life and work. I had an IUD inserted after giving birth to my baby. I would like to ask the doctor if it is possible to remove the IUD due to the irregular periods.Doctor's answer:
You are experiencing irregular menstruation again, which should not be related to the intrauterine device (IUD). However, if it is due to other reasons, removing the IUD may not affect the irregularity. It is still recommended that you have the IUD removed within 3 to 7 days after your menstrual period is completely clean. If you haven’t had your period yet or if your period has already ended for a long time, it is better to go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound. As long as the thickness of the endometrium is less than 0.5 cm, the IUD can be removed. Gynecological diseases are a common gynecological condition, and during treatment, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of nursing.