The disadvantages of having an IUD in the uterus

In fact, the IUD can be installed by both men and women. However, even if you use an IUD, it does not mean that you can avoid pregnancy 100%. There are even certain health risks for women. So, what are the disadvantages of having an IUD in the uterus? Today we will talk about this and hope that women will pay attention to these issues when installing IUDs.

The vaginal contraceptive ring is very simple to use. For first-time users, the medical staff will place it in the deepest part of the vagina (posterior fornix of the vagina) on the 5th day of menstruation.

The front and back walls of the vagina are usually in close contact, so vaginal contraceptive rings are generally not easy to fall out deep in the vagina. However, users should go to the hospital for regular check-ups and learn to check and correct the position of the ring by themselves under the guidance of medical staff.

Uterine perforation

The mechanism by which IUD insertion causes uterine perforation is not clear. It is generally believed that it may be caused by the inappropriate size of the uterus or improper operation by the doctor. In addition, when women exercise vigorously, the IUD in their body may cause damage to the uterus due to its sharp shape and physical inertia. Unexplained uterine contractions may also squeeze the IUD and cause uterine perforation.

Damage to other organs

In rare cases, the IUD may perforate the uterus and enter the abdominal cavity, causing the IUD to become dislocated. The IUD may be ectopically located in the bladder, pelvis, or mesentery.

Excessive menstrual flow

Some intrauterine contraceptive devices contain copper ions, which are cytotoxic and hemolytic, causing excessive menstrual flow and non-clotting bleeding. This is a normal phenomenon.

Ectopic pregnancy

If the embryo implants in the fallopian tube and does not reach the uterus, the result is an ectopic pregnancy. The contraceptive principle of the intrauterine device is to change the environment inside the uterus to cause miscarriage. It only works locally in the uterus, so it can only prevent normal pregnancy in the uterus, but cannot prevent ectopic pregnancy.

Fibrotic lesions

Intrauterine devices are essentially foreign objects inside the human body. It is common medical knowledge that foreign bodies in the human body can cause mechanical damage to local tissues, chronic inflammation, and fibrotic lesions. Ten to twelve years after the IUD is inserted, fibrosis will occur in the endometrium.