Mirena weight gain MYTH

I had the mirena put in end of April. I had it taken out Monday and Im 30 pounds heavier than i was when it was placed. The mirena doesnt make you gain weight by itself, but progestin DOES stimulate your appetite, and can cause fatigue, which of course would result in weight gain for some. If we learned to share information nicely instead of being snotty and condescending about things, we could empower ourselves. The IUD's effect everyone differently and any doctor that doesnt point that out is lacking in practice. Im feeling better already and have not been bloated in two days. This works for some women, and for some it just flat out sucks. Some of you are pretty nasty, mood swings and irratibility are a pretty prominent side effect also.

You're incorrect.  everyone is different....and can react to particular hormones differently. Therefore, it is possible for some people to gain weight due to the change of hormones. However- it is VERY unlikely one will become obease over a simple IUD. But it is not completely out of the question.

That's just your uterus getting used to the new part

I had the Mirena put in right after the birth of my 2nd child and had it in for 6 1/2 years. I too LOVED the Mirena until recently. Since my son was born, I was startled increasingly feeling pain in my joints. It started out in my ankles and progressed to my knees my toes and my fingers. I blamed it on childbirth and  thought that my body just didn't bounce back. the pain got so bad that I started being unable to stand for long periods of time. Within 30 minutes to an hour of standing my lower back, knees and feet would be on fire and the pain would continue the rest of the day unless I took medication. My stomache, hands and feet were constantly bloated and I had a puffy look all the time. Mind you, I'm not a big girl and have been fitting size 8 pants when I was normally size 4/6. I also felt occasional uncontrollable itching in my neck area, had frequent dizziness, felt sudden bouts of nauseea, night sweats, insomnia, and fairly often I got ugly acne on my chin/ neck area. ALL of this I attributed to getting older (I'm in my 40's) and to childbirth. Last year I got a bunch of tests done for my body aches and tested positive for rheumatoid arthritis. Also last year, I got my wonderful Mirena replaced. Within a week of getting my Mirena replaced I started noticing my hair falling out in clumps when I washed my hair. I normally lose a lot of hair BUT it felt like I  had HEALTHY hair falling out. This had also happened the first time I had Mirena put in but I thought that my hair loss was due to recent childbirth. I starated keeping an eye on that and while some of it slowed, I still had unreasonable amounts of hair falling. I have LOTS of hair so I wasn't getting panicked and forgot about it. Recently my husband pointed out that my hair looks thinner. I went on line looking for vitamins and found stories from other ladies losing their hair and connecting it to Mirena. I then realized that my hair was thin enough so that you can almost see my scalp. Not too bad but definitely balding areas at my temples and top of my head. I also saw stories of ladies experiencing symptoms of pain and testing positive for RA. I went and got my beloved Mirena taken out that same week. The results so far???? I'm ONLY 5 weeks post removal and I LOST 6lbs water weight. The puffiness on my hands and feet that I had for 6 1/2 years?? GONE. The bloat in my stomache that made me look pregnant? GONE. My rings that I had expanded are spinning on my finger, I went down 1/2 a shoe size and my size 6 jeans are a bit loose. But MORE IMPORTANTLY ladies, the F'ING pain that I've been living with for over 6 years is almost GONE. I stood this morning for over 5 hours selling Girl Scout cookies and I felt ZERO pain and only slight discomfort after 5 hours. I tell you that I COULD NOT DO THIS 2 Months ago!!! I CANT BELIEVE that I stood on my feet all that time when that would have caused EXCRUCIATING pain in the past. I use to wonder how I would make it through events with my two kids and this morning was a breeze. The Mirena was doing a LOT of harm to my body And I'm so glad to have come across the blogs that I found in time. I even think I'm noticing new hair growing in the thinned out areas  But it's too early to tell. One thing is for sure and its that I'm feeling GREAT physically and im so HAPPY for that!!!!! And before I go, I also slept through the night twice this week. Hopefully it's the start of somethinG permanent. 

I'm 49 yrs and have had my merina for a year. All I can say is that it has saved me from chronic anaemia and tiredness. Due to stopping my periods. My energy levels are so much better, mood swings are reduced and I feel like a new person. I spent my 40s suffering with heavier and heavier periods and was permanently exhausted. I have put on 1-2 kgs over the last 18 months mainly around my middle but I put this down to being menopausal. The merina has been life changing.

Sorry to say that Hormonal Birth Control does effect your weight gain. Not a myth!

I've gone through with 3 rounds of Mirena and kept the last one for 7 years as the doctor suggested not to take it out since I'm nearing menopausal age. I've tolerated it well and had no problems at insertion each time except for the mild cramps which was manageable with a hot water bag. I had it removed just last week and have read many horror stories online with regards "the Mirena crash" which I'm still wondering will descent upon me. Our bodies are different and we react differently and I just want to share that I've had 17 years of bliss not being bothered by menses (it stopped totally after my 3rd month of insertion) and was able to go on holidays happily and enjoy myself to the fullest without the bother of having my period :)

I've had the mirena IUD in for two weeks..I end up with severe cramping every day and every day is worse.. About a month ago I started losing weight because I've been working out 5 days a week for an hour.. Now since the last two weeks I've gained weight.. Bloated and in pain.. and I'm NOT gaining muscle weight from working out.. the hormones that are in the IUD mirena can make you gain weight.. and yes my Dr did confirm that. Also my breasts are in severe pain every day.. Waking up at night several times in pain so bad I can't sleep. I'm also depressed like I never have been and am not interested in sex. That had never ever been the case before. I also have servere back pain.. And I've never had an UTI ...urinary tract infection.. Until getting the IUD in.. this is a bad device and should be banned and discontinued as an IUD. I'm getting it out in two days. Thank God

I'm so glad I have read this ! I have been reading all the negative posts and have actually cancelled having the coil fitted !
I shall now make another appointment....
Thank you ladies

I have the Mirena. I had It placed 3/21/16. It is 4/ 1/17. I have gained a good 60lbs in a year! I couldn't figure out why. I have Fibro, so at 1st I thought it might be the muscle relaxer. I also have ADHD (on vyvanse 40mg a day). My Dr keeps telling me nothing I'm taking can or should cause this rapid weight gain. Then I said let me goggle this IUD and do some research on my own. Well I am at 207lbs and was 157lbs when I had it placed. I am going to have it removed ASAP. I will update about the weight loss or gain. Thanks to everyone. I was thinking it was just me.

I have had the mirena in for a little over 5yrs now & have gained almost 50lbs in that period of time. I even had a new one put in at the 5yr mark as you are supposed to. I never thought it could be due to the Mirena, as I was always told it was not. I thought maybe just my metabolism slowing bc I am 42 y.o. now! Now I wonder! How does the Nuva ring work?

I gained 10lbs on it in 4 months ! Everything be is different , I've stayed the same weight for 4 years I diet and workout with a personally trainer 5 x a week so I know it's not from bad eating habits ect.. my doc said any birth control can have weight gain side effects :( u lady's r lucky that never gained on it ! I'm ready to take it out because of this which sucks but I'm not going to gain weight !

I'm happy this works for you so far but I wouldn't recommend posting a judgement on something you've had for only a month or posting judgements about the women who are using it and have had nothing but problems. I'm curious after a year since your original post, how you feel about it now. Not everyone reacts the same to contraceptives, it doesn't mean they're not taking proper care of themselves. After six years and my doctor's suggestion, I can't wait to get mine removed!

U waited until u gained all that weight to have it removed....I've had mine for one year and I've gained 10 lbs it's coming out this week I'd rather not wait another year because by then I'll be 2o lbs heavier... when I started my IUD I weighed 155lbs loved it but now I'm almost 165lbs it's not cute hope the weight comes off quickly.

First person I have ever heard said they lost