Patient's question:
2 years ago, when I was in Chengdu, I had an IUD insertion surgery at a hospital. Now I want to have another child and would like to ask, how long should I rest after removing the IUD before getting pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally it takes 2-3 normal menstrual cycles to conceive again to allow the endometrium time to recover, which is beneficial for healthy fetal development. Because the intrauterine device (IUD) placed in the uterine cavity can cause aseptic inflammatory reactions in the endometrium, leading to the proliferation of white blood cells and macrophages, changes in uterine fluid, and the destruction of embryotropins, making fertilization difficult. As a foreign object inside the uterus, the IUD can interfere with the implantation of the fertilized egg, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. Additionally, copper-containing IUDs can release copper, which is unfavorable for fertilized egg implantation and also affects the development of the blastocyst. Progestogen-containing IUDs can cause atrophy of the endometrium. Regardless of how long the IUD has been in place, as a foreign object, it can cause some degree of damage and impact on the endometrial tissue, which is detrimental to the growth and development of the embryo or fetus, potentially causing defects in the newborn.