Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Twenty days ago, I had an IUD inserted. Eight days later, I experienced bleeding. After taking medication and receiving injections, the condition improved. Please advise, how long should I wait before resuming sexual activity in this situation? How long should I take anti-inflammatory medication?Doctor's answer:
After the IUD is inserted, it is important to rest appropriately, reduce physical labor, and maintain cleanliness of the external genital area. Sexual intercourse and tub baths should be avoided for a short period. Only in this way can the newly inserted IUD be prevented from falling out of the cervix, and bacterial entry into the uterine cavity can also be prevented.Since the endometrial tissue is stimulated during the insertion of the IUD, some bleeding and an increase in vaginal discharge may occur in the short term after insertion. If the bleeding exceeds the menstrual flow or persists for more than one week, medical attention should be sought. Regular follow-up examinations should be conducted after insertion. Generally, it is required to check once at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after insertion, and then annually until the IUD is removed.