Patient's question:
Patient: Female. 26 years old. Previously had a bit of candidal vulvovaginitis during pregnancy. No other gynecological discomforts before. On the afternoon of March 26th, she had an IUD inserted. After returning home, her child had a fever. She didn't rest well during this period. There was no skin breakdown, only a very small amount of white discharge, which she thought was due to the IUD insertion and didn't pay much attention. On the 31st, she noticed that her white discharge was similar to menstrual discharge, a bit more, and had a watery consistency with a slightly fishy smell. This lasted for 4 days.History of treatment and effectiveness: None.
Help needed: Hello, is it possible that the IUD insertion caused this? Besides, when should she have a thorough examination? It is necessary to wait until after her menstrual period.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, did you have a gynecological examination before getting an IUD inserted? Did you get it inserted at a regular hospital? If you got it inserted at a regular hospital, the sterilization process would be very strict and would not lead to infection. I suggest you go to the hospital to test your vaginal discharge to see what type of vaginitis it is so that you can receive targeted treatment. After getting an IUD inserted, it is normal to have a B check of the IUD every month for the first three months, and then every six months or once a year after it is normal. If you are currently feeling uncomfortable, you can go to the hospital for an examination at any time. Watery vaginal discharge is a common gynecological condition that is prone to occur. During treatment, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay more attention to cleanliness. Finally, I wish female patients a speedy recovery.