Are blood clots normal with iud?

When it comes to birth control, there are many options on the market. One of the most popular is an intrauterine device (IUD). This little piece of plastic has been known to prevent pregnancy for up to 12 years with proper care. However, some users have expressed concerns about developing blood clots while using their IUD.

The Basics of IUDs

Before diving into whether blood clots are normal with an IUD, let’s first understand what this form of birth control actually does. An IUD is a small T-shaped device that gets inserted into a woman’s uterus by a healthcare provider. There are two types: hormonal and non-hormonal.

Non-hormonal copper IUDs work by preventing sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg as they travel through the fallopian tubes. On the other hand, hormonal IUDs release progestin (a synthetic hormone) which thickens cervical mucus making it difficult for sperm to swim up further inside the reproductive tract (talk about blocking those suckers).

Once inserted, users only need to check their strings every month or so – just make sure they can still feel ends dangling outside their cervix as this indicates that everything is in place.

So..What About Blood Clots?

Sometimes when we think of blood clots forming within our bodies, scary things such as strokes come to mind! Don’t panic – not all blood clots look alike nor act in similar ways once formed!

Blood clotting is something our body naturally does whenever bleeding occurs internally or externally – kinda like mother nature’s bandaid isn’t it? When we get hurt or sliced open- platelets rush over frantically trying help bind together broken capillaries and vessels until he wound seals off fully again.The very same process takes place at sites where foreign objects may be sitting amongst our tissues such as an IUD.

As with the blood clots that form in our shallow wounds, a clot at the site of an inserted device is quite common and generally no cause for major alarm. The formation of these clots mean your body recognizes the presence of a foreign object, and beings hurriedly calls for assist from different team players, which includes white blood cells too! (the crew is on it!) Eventually (after 1-2 months), over time these formed clots can dissolve away peacefully and then doing their job naturally disappear.

In fact, mild to moderate bleeding or spotting may even happen sporadically during this initial healing period – just make sure you’re rostering in enough pads.a sanitary protection like tampons should not be used as they could tug on those strings dangling innocently down there. Serious complications related to blood clots due to taking hormonal birth-control are extremely rare!

When Should I Worry?

Although light-to-moderate cramping post-IUD insertion is pretty normal ffor up to around few weeks; call/visit your doctor if:

  • bleeding becomes ongoing heavy/steady flow that lasts more than two days i.e much heavier than usual periods;
  • severe pain while walking/sitting or attempting sexual intercourse;
    -if fever sets in ;
    or,
    -presence strong odor accompanying darker colored discharge.

These symptoms could all be attributed to some sort of infection or shift in hormone balance.

Btw It never hurts keeping track (pun intended) – take note of any changes experienced lovingly after getting back into action following basic hygiene routines , this will aide in identifying any trends differentiating from what’s typical (sure beats ‘soggy undies syndrome’, right?)

What Can I Do To Minimize Risk

While developing a life-threatening condition due using an intrauterine devices /hormonal contraceptives IS EXTREMELY RARE; certain women may be implementing precautionary measures which can include:

  • Not smoking
  • wearing colorful socks (Just because!)
  • Regular, low intensity exercise
  • Maintaining a healthy weight/body mass index (BMI) and
  • Keeping blood pressure levels in check.

Such practices are beneficial for generally any woman who wants to take care of her overall reproductive health as they contribute to decreasing the severity of preexisting inflammation, reduce risk arterial and venous thromboembolism ,a big word in short standing for blood clots.

Conclusion

Overall, it’s important to remember that developing blood clots with an IUD is a small risk but do not let that hold you back from using it as your preferred form birth control! That being said; getting yourself checked at least once annually could help in reducing panic during little incidents/emergencies. If there’s ever anything worth taking away after this article – just keep below statement tattooed mentally within your subconscious:
“IUDs are rarely medically risky when used properly”(which means post-IUD insertion compliance with gynecological appointments involving checks on hygiene , ensuring device has not shifted,)other precautions imperative medical concerns such as underlining conditions dissuading use of hormonal contraceptives ; all should really be considered sometime before reaching into medicine cabinet.

Do good by yourselves people!

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