mirena iud weight gain

kenzieColton · Newbie Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

Ok, I have had the Mirena for 2 months now. I have put on 25 lbs since. I have had massive hair loss, starting to see scalp in some spots. I have been depressed and extremely moody. I am a mother of 5 month old twins that only gained 22 lbs with the pregnancy and was back in to my size 6 a week after birth. So this has been very overwhelming for me to continually gain weight. I work out 6 days a week running 2 miles day and 3x week strength training. I am bloated and feel awful. After reading all these posts I now know that it has to be the Mirena. I am very disappointed that my doctors told me that there will be hardly any symptoms. Also, my sister has had the Mirena in for a year now and has put on over 40 lbs. and too is experiencing hair loss. This is how we figured out it may be the Mirena. I think it definitely effects certain people differently. And for those of you who think that we need to work out more or eat less calories, thats obviously not the answer. I am scheduled to have this out next week and I will keep you all posted. Good luck!

mshanson3121 · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

Wow. I had no idea. I've had my Mirena in for a little almost 2 months now. No weight gain, I'm still losing, but of course I'm also still BF my son. But I have started noticing some minor swelling in my feet lately, and was wondering if that was from the Mirena. Also, I had high BP after my son was born, but it went away, however, while generally it's excellent (under 120/80) I do find it fluctuates a bit more now than it used to, sometimes getting up to 135/95 (it always goes down again within a couple hours) but wondering if that's from the Mirena as well? Anyone have any advice? I love the freedom it provides, and we really don't think we want anymore children, but we're also young, and don't want to consider permanent alternatives.

Mmagpie4 · Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

I am so glad I found this posting site! I have had my mirena for 2 years. At first I gain about 5 pounds, (no acne). The strange thing was that it was so hard to get off. I have always been petite (5'5" 115-120). After I had my daughter I lost all of my baby weight over a course of about 8 months. After about a year of mirena I had increasingly irregular (albeit very light) periods. My obgyn insisted this was normal and encouraged me to "stay the course." Over the last 6 months I have gained 30 pounds and had terrible acne. I have had thyroid checked, I am on a physician prescribed exercise and diet program with little effect. I have been on this program for 3 months, no luck. I have always been active and been aware of my caloric intake. I am getting rid of Mirena and having a tubal. My husband and I do not want anymore children.

doriomom5 · Newbie Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

so glad to have found this site. I have 3 children and have my tubes tied. After severe enemia due to heavy periods I was advised to have the Mirena IUD inserted. I am small (size 4) and have all of the side effects mentioned. My GYN had me convinced that I was the only one experiencing these symptoms. Since having Mirena inserted I have experienced weight gain, severe boating, irritability and acne. I fell like you could pop me with a pin! I run four times a week and I maintain a healthy diet. I am having this "foreign" thing removed in 5 days and can't wait to see the results. Thanks to all of you for the great info.

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OMG! thank heaven I found this forum! I have been racking my brains trying to figure out why the HELL I keep gaining weight despite my high activity level and reasonable diet. I am making an appointment immediately to get this thing removed! Has anyone had similar problems with the copper IUD?

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Shorty-1682 · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

BUSYGIRL · Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

I TOO AM A MIRENA "VICTIM" I HAD MINE INSERTED 19 MONTHS AGO...I BLED HEAVILY FOR 3 MONTHS AFTERWARD, WITH CRAMPS AND BLOATING...I THOUGHT THE BLOATING WOULD SUBSIDE...I GAINED ABOUT 7 POUNDS THE FIRST 2 MONTHS!!! EVEN AFTER THE INITIAL PROCESS WAS OVER, THE WEIGHT KEEPS PILING ON...I AM NOW 22 POUNDS HEAVIER THAN THE DAY IT WAS INSERTED...I HAVE ALWAYS AND CONTINUE TO EXCERCIZE AT LEAST 4-5 DAYS A WEEK...BEFORE MIRENA, I COULD EASILY DIET A FEW DAYS AND TAKE OFF 4-5 POUNDS...NOW, I CAN'T LOSE 1 POUND !!, GOING HUNGRY, EXERCIZING, TAKING CARE OF A 5 YEAR OLD, A HUSBAND, A LARGE HOUSE, CARS, AND DOGS...I AM ALWAYS ON THE GO; I DO NOT EAT FAST FOOD, I AM A VEGITARIAN, AND I STILL KEEP PILING ON THE POUNDS...FINALLY, AFTER MUCH RESEARCH HERE ON THE WEBSITE AND OTHERS, I DECIDED TO HAVE IT REMOVED.... WELL, I GOT TO THE APPT. WENT THROUGH THE WHOLE ORDEAL OF A PAP SMEAR...AND OH BOY, NO IUD TO BE FOUND... AFTER 30 MINUTES OF LOOKING, THE DR. ORDERED AN X-RAY--- TURNS OUT THE IUD IS CLEAR UP IN THE LEFT SIDE OF MY UTEROUS... IF MUCH MORE TIME PASSES, IT MAY BE IN MY HEART!!!!! LOL THEY DON'T TELL YOU THIS STUFF WHEN YOU ARE SEARCHING, SO READ ALL YOU CAN AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT THE RIGHT KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL. THE DR. STILL SWEARS I AM THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE COMPLAINTS...I HAVE A BEST FRIEND WHO HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS...SHE IS ALSO GETTING HERS OUT NEXT WEEK...AS FOR ME, I MAY HAVE TO HAVE A D&C!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? THE MIRENA IS VERY OVERRATED...THE COMPANY SAYS ONLY POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT THE IUD, (AS EXPECTED) BUT, WE, AS WOMEN OWE IT TO EACH OTHER TO TELL THE TRUTH OF OUR OWN EXPERIENCES....I JUST PRAY I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A FULL OPERATION TO GET THIS POISON OUT OF ME!!!!!! GOOD LUCK, GIRLS !!!!![/b]

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Wow, its amazing how many people got the down side effects. I originally was just looking to see on average how many people bled/spotted and for how long. I have had it in a month. so far just the spotting and occasional cramp for me, especially after sex. I haven't changed my diet, but I have been running and doing pilates for three weeks...haven't gained, or lost, just the same. But I feel smaller...and I do have the mood swings, but i expected that. They arent nearly as bad as the estrogen hormone birth controls though. I think next I will look up info on the hormone mirena puts out, that may help. Just think, if you had a hormonal in-balance, birth control could help...if its the right hormone; but if you had plenty or that hormone, and added to it using birth control, your body could get pretty wacked up. I would research the actual hormones and their role in the body before i got it removed, or if you havent got it yet, do it before so. Just food for thought...

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I have had the Mirena for 9 months and have hained 14 pounds (the weight gain was immediate-in teh first 2-3 months) . My personal trainer had the Mirena inserted but had it taken out after gaining 8 lbs. in 3 weeks. I have not changed my diet and have amped up my routine. I went to have it removed for vanity reasons and was told that it had embedded itself in my uterus. I go in for surgery to get it cut out (hospital-full deal) this Monday. Mirena is not a good choice for BC. I never experienced weight gain on the pill. I should have not messed with a good thing. Also, the Mirena causes acne-noticed on my face and back and I'm 31-never had a problem before. Not a good device. I thoguht that I was different and decided to go along with the Mirena and not I'm not only financially regretting it, but physically.

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