Patient's question:
I have been having a Caesarean section for eight months. This month, after my period ended, I had sexual intercourse. Can I still get an IUD inserted?Last month, my period was irregular and prolonged. Later, I took progesterone, and after five days, my period came. Can I still get an IUD inserted in this situation?
Follow-up question: Doctor, after my period is clean and I have had sexual intercourse with my partner, can I still get an IUD inserted, or do I need to wait until next month? What should I pay attention to after getting an IUD inserted?
Doctor's answer:
The best time to insert an IUD is within 3-7 days after the menstrual period ends, and sexual intercourse should be avoided. After inserting an IUD, the following precautions should be noted:1. Rest for 3 days after the procedure, avoid heavy physical labor within one week, and avoid sexual intercourse and tub baths within two weeks.
2. It is normal to experience light vaginal bleeding, lower back pain, and mild abdominal discomfort after inserting an IUD. For mild cases, no treatment is needed, and symptoms usually resolve within about a week. If symptoms are severe, such as bleeding exceeding menstrual flow, seek timely medical treatment. If medication is ineffective and bleeding is heavy, consider temporarily removing the IUD. Reinsert it once your health improves.
3. Follow up regularly within the first year after inserting the IUD.