Why did my period become irregular after IUD removal?

Many women wear an IUD when they don’t want to get pregnant, which can prevent them from having an accidental pregnancy. After being prepared for pregnancy, women can go to a regular medical institution to remove the ring. However, some women find that their menstrual periods become irregular and their endocrine system becomes seriously imbalanced after having their IUD removed. Women should pay attention to rest after removing the IUD to allow their bodies to recover quickly. So, why does menstruation become disrupted after an IUD is removed?

1. What is the reason for irregular menstruation after IUD removal?

1. Causes of organic diseases or drugs: For example, developmental abnormalities, malnutrition, local inflammation of the reproductive organs, tumors, intracranial diseases and other endocrine dysfunctions can affect conception. It is best to go to the hospital for examination and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Caused by neuroendocrine dysfunction: mainly due to the unstable or defective function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, which refers to menstrual disorders.

2. Precautions after IUD removal

Women should get adequate rest within two weeks after removing the IUD, avoid strenuous physical activities, and eat some nutritious foods. Also pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, and do not take a bath or have sexual intercourse. There may be slight lower abdominal discomfort, back pain or vaginal bleeding on the day of removal. If the amount of vaginal bleeding after surgery exceeds the amount of menstruation, or the bleeding continues after half a month, or if there is severe abdominal pain, you should see a doctor immediately.

3. Precautions for removing the IUD

1. The preferred time to remove the IUD is 3-7 days after the menstruation is over. It is best for women to arrange to remove the IUD during this time period.

2. Women must not remove the IUD on their own. Doing so may cause heavy bleeding or infection, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease, due to inadequate disinfection and improper operation.

3. You should choose a regular hospital to remove the IUD. This is very important for the success of the operation and avoiding surgical infection.

4. For menopausal women with menstrual disorders or who have already gone through menopause, it is best to remove the IUD within one year after menopause. When removing the IUD after menopause for more than one year, the operation will be more difficult and dangerous because of the decline of ovarian function, low estrogen levels, atrophy of the vaginal mucosa, and gradual atrophy of the uterus.