Intrauterine spiral: complications

The intrauterine device is the second most reliable means of contraception. However, its action has not only positive aspects. Let's figure out what complications can cause an intrauterine device, is the woman's health a big threat?

Complications The intrauterine device spiral causes usually within the first three to eight months after administration. It is at this time that there may be a manifestation of hidden infections of the genitourinary tract, an exacerbation of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs. Therefore, if symptoms such as burning, itching in the vagina, pain in the lower abdomen and lower back, fever, chills, general weakness, malaise are observed, it is necessary to urgently consult a gynecologist and begin treatment of the disease.

A frequent complication when using an intrauterine device is its loss from the uterine cavity. As a rule, the spiral drops out in the first hours after the introduction or in the first 3 months of its application. If the intrauterine device after this period has remained in the uterus, then it has "caught on".Spiral fallout is not in itself dangerous, but it is necessary to notice this complication in time and contact the gynecologist - he will select the most suitable model and the size of the spiral.

Frequent complications in the use of the spiral are also uterine bleeding of various types: for example, there may be mild bleeding between menstruation or profuse bleeding during menstruation. If the bleeding is permanent and can not be treated with drugs, the intrauterine device should be removed.

Very rarely, when using this contraceptive, there is such a serious complication, as a puncture of the uterus with an intrauterine device. This complication occurs on average in 1 woman out of 5,000. Usually puncture of the uterus occurs during the introduction of the spiral or during its extraction, the affected woman is immediately treated and subsequently complications are usually not observed. However, the puncture of the uterus can occur in the usual conditions of using the spiral, which is much more dangerous, so it is important to know the main signs of such a complication:

• General malaise, weakness, pallor, dizziness, increased heart rate - these conditions are signs of internal bleeding due to a puncture of the uterus.
• Pain in the abdomen of a very different nature: from unpleasant weak painful sensations to severe acute pain. Pain can occur in the lumbar region, pelvic area, bladder.