Can I have sex after having my IUD inserted?

The purpose of IUD insertion is to better prevent pregnancy, and many female friends have done so. You cannot have sex immediately after having an IUD inserted. You should wait a week after the insertion and take adequate rest. Women who have had an IUD inserted need to pay attention to whether their menstrual periods are regular.

Generally, you can have sex one week after the IUD is inserted, and make sure to get enough rest. In addition, you should pay close attention to whether the ring falls off during menstruation or bowel movements within six months. It is best to go to the hospital for X-ray observation of the ring once a year, pay attention to menstrual regularity, and seek treatment from a gynecologist if necessary.

You should pay close attention to whether the ring falls off during menstruation or bowel movements within six months. It is best to go to the hospital for an X-ray observation of the ring once a year. If you still experience a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, back pain, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, or menstrual blood volume that is twice the normal amount after 7 months of having the IUD inserted, you should see a doctor. If there is no improvement, the IUD should be removed and other contraceptive methods should be used instead.

It is strictly forbidden to participate in heavy physical labor within one week after the IUD is inserted, and married life is forbidden within three weeks. This is a key precaution when having sex after the IUD is inserted. Underwater work and jumping exercises, such as track and field sports, water sports, and fast-paced dancing, are forbidden within five weeks.

After the IUD is inserted, you should also pay attention to nutrition and eat more iron-rich foods to prevent anemia caused by excessive menstrual blood. When having sex after the IUD is inserted, you should also pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva to prevent infection.

Friendly reminder: IUD insertion will destroy the female body mechanism, so patients must follow the precautions after insertion. The most important issue after insertion is sexual intercourse, so you must pay attention.