Patient's question:
I previously had a heavy menstrual flow, but after getting an IUD inserted at the hospital after giving birth, is it normal for my first period to be lighter?Doctor's answer:
After inserting the IUD, there will be a three to six-month adaptation period. Since the IUD is a foreign object, its placement inside the body may cause the body to react. This may result in menstrual irregularities, such as reduced or increased flow, mild abdominal pain, and irregular spotting. For reduced flow, oral preparations like Yimucao ointment (a blood-activating and stasis-resolving herb) can be taken. For increased flow, oral Duanliuquan or Baogong Fuyu Granules can be used. For abdominal pain, oral cephalosporin anti-inflammatory medications can be taken.