Can I still get pregnant after having an IUD inserted?

IUD insertion is the most effective contraceptive method for women. Generally, women will not get pregnant accidentally after having an IUD inserted. If a woman frequently engages in strenuous exercise, the IUD may be misplaced, leading to pregnancy. After having an IUD inserted, a physical examination should be done once a year or six months to ensure the health of the body and ovaries, and attention should also be paid to maintaining the body.

Generally speaking, women will not get pregnant after having an IUD inserted. However, if the IUD moves out of place, it loses its contraceptive effect and you may get pregnant. If your menstrual period is usually regular and is delayed for more than a week, the first thing to do is to rule out pregnancy. And you should have regular B-ultrasound examinations to see if the IUD has shifted. If you get pregnant, it's best to have an abortion.

Things to note after having an IUD inserted

1. Generally, you can have sex one week after the IUD is inserted, and make sure to get enough rest. After the IUD surgery, you need to stay away from sex for a week to half a month, because there will be a "running-in period" between the IUD and you. Starting sexual intercourse too early can cause the IUD to deviate or fall off, and can also lead to gynecological inflammation, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, etc. 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.

2. A significant increase in menstrual volume, a significant extension of the menstrual period, frequent small amounts of bleeding, and severe lower back and abdominal pain are all abnormal phenomena and should be checked in the hospital.

3. If you find that your vaginal bleeding is heavy, more than twice the normal menstrual blood volume or the bleeding duration is longer, or the changes in your menstrual cycle are obvious, you should go to the hospital for examination. During the first 3 months, you should also pay attention to whether the ring falls off.

4. 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.

5. It is strictly forbidden to participate in heavy physical labor within one week after the IUD is inserted, and sexual intercourse is prohibited 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 prohibited within five weeks.