What is the reason for still having blood 10 days after getting an IUD?

Patient's question:

On the 10th day of the IUD insertion. Walking. Tired from working, the blood volume is like a menstrual period, less when not moving. Always having lower back pain, and when doing some work, it feels like the back can't straighten up.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, your situation is caused by the IUD. An IUD is a foreign object, and the body needs time to adapt after it is placed in the uterus. Most women using an IUD for contraception experience no adverse reactions, while a few may have some side effects and complications. If you experience lower back and sacral pain, lower abdominal fullness, bloody discharge, spotting, irregular vaginal bleeding, increased menstrual flow, or shorter menstrual cycles after inserting the IUD, mild symptoms generally do not require treatment. The symptoms will gradually subside or disappear on their own as the body adapts. Severe symptoms can be treated with medication at the hospital. If the symptoms do not improve after treatment, the IUD should be removed and an alternative method of contraception should be used.

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