Patient's question:
Already have two children, so I had an IUD inserted in April last year. But recently, I often experience the following discomforts again, with some pain, especially during sexual intercourse. Finally, I went to the hospital for a color ultrasound examination, and the doctor said there is a cervical polyp. I am wondering: Does an IUD cause cervical polyps?Doctor's answer:
Sometimes, there may be a bit of inflammation after inserting an IUD, but it's not the direct cause. If the IUD doesn't fit well, it could potentially trigger inflammation, such as endometritis or adnexitis. There are also cases where pregnancy occurs with an IUD in place. Cervical polyps are caused by chronic inflammation of the cervix and are not directly related to the use of an intrauterine device. The intrauterine device is used to avoid breastfeeding, and there are no special downsides.