I have found the information on this site helpful. I also have used the Marina IUD for the past two years! I have also gained about 7-8 pounds during that time. I weigh more than I ever have in my life! I never used to have problems with gaining weight, but since the IUD I have gained weight and CANT get rid of it! I hate it!! I also seem to have extra belly fat and bloating, I look four months pregnant! So not good. So it took me two years to figure this out and I am getting it removed soon as my hubby went in for a snip snip!
On the positive side, I get no periods, just light spotting for a couple of days a month and no cramps at all. I used to have horrible cramps and heavy bleeding. The reason I chose this form of bc is because I used to have trouble on the bc pills with estrogen, so in that respect I have felt really good on the IUD minus the horrible self esteem from the added weight and belly fat!
On the positive side, I get no periods, just light spotting for a couple of days a month and no cramps at all. I used to have horrible cramps and heavy bleeding. The reason I chose this form of bc is because I used to have trouble on the bc pills with estrogen, so in that respect I have felt really good on the IUD minus the horrible self esteem from the added weight and belly fat!