I had the Mirena IUD put in on October 4, 2012. In those two months I went from controlled mild depression to complete incapacitating clinical depression. I was crying at anything, suicidal thoughts, just wishing I would die. My psychiatrist put me on leave from work on November 28th and I am now on FMLA until I get the depression under control.
I also gained 10 pounds in 2 months. I was doing nothing differently. I watched the scale and it moved 1/4 to 1/3 of a lb every day, even on days I didn't eat much. I have been bloated, breast tenderness, and basically felt like hell. I have had a rough year. Divorce, lay-off, and more so doctors attribute all of these problems (increased depression, weight gain) to that.
I have had increased depression on the bc pill before and because this was supposed to be localized hormone it "should not" have caused increased depression.
BECAUSE OF THE POSTS I HAVE READ, I DIDN'T WAIT TO HAVE IT TAKEN OUT. I listened to my body and not the doctors. My OB/GYN insisted it could not be the IUD but he would take it out if that's what I wanted. In tears I said, "I might be wrong but I have to remove all the variables to see what is going on with me". after all, I am on FMLA for the first time in my life and can barely take care of my childrens basic needs.
I HAD IT REMOVED 4 DAYS AGO - December 4th. about 24 hours later I started bleeding heavily with a lot of clotting which is still continuing (it is 12/8/2012). My mental confusion and inability to get out of bed is substantially improved. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but aside from exhaustion, a migraine and mild depression, I don't feel like dying anymore AND I HAVE LOST 4 OF THE 10 POUNDS IN FOUR DAY. I still haven't really gotten out of bed, haven't changed my diet or anything.
LADIES, listen to your body. We are all different. What works for some does not for others. I only had it in two months. The change in me was so dramatic and fast I had to see if it was the IUD. It was. The doctor, whom I have seen for years and believe is a good physician, just doesnt want to see it. THE PRODUCT DISCLOSURE SAYS LESS THAN 5% OF WOMEN HAVE THESE SIDE EFFECTS. I SUPPOSE ONLY WE 5% ARE ON THE INTERNET. GOOD LUCK. I WILL UPDATE AND SEE IF/WHEN THE REST OF THE WEIGHT AND DEPRESSION SUBSIDE.