Weight Gain With Mirena IUD

I want add that I have oily skin now, and my face, feet and hand swell up majorly when I am hot (summer) and at random times too. I also sweat really easily.. I am truly just a mess lol I have thought these side effects were because I had a baby.. I always say thing like "ya I have been doing that ever since I was pregnant".. Now I am questioning is is because I have an IUD.. Also depression is another side effect but it could be because of all the other symptoms...

I had Mirena inserted about eight months ago, because of really heavy periods, losing up to a litre of blood over a couple of days. It's worked brilliantly with stopping my periods, I haven't had any at all since it was inserted, and finally I'm no longer anaemic after about three years. My skin is much better too. However I was aware that I'd put on weight - had put it down to eating wrong stuff as I'm in a particularly stressful job at the moment. However I just weighed myself today as part of a new year - start eating sensibly and lose weight - plan. I'VE PUT ON 37 POUNDS!!! Can't believe it's all down to over-eating - must be partially down to Mirena as well. Exercise and sensible eating starts today - hopefully the weight will come off again.

I agree..drs obviously are not always right. I have the Mirena IUD placed two years ago..I am having it removed next week..I was losing weight steadily and doing well..my hair was long and looking great..my self esteem was top notch..I however after having this evil thing implanted am not 30 pounds heavier then when I started even though I watch what I eat very closely..I also have lost hair..it isn't growing like it used to..my breasts hurt..my joints hurt..I have pain in my left side and no one explained to me that I would lose all interest in sex. I have like, no desire whatsoever and for two years have not had any time "alone" with my hubby for you know what..and before it was three times a week..this is the most horrible piece I have ever come across and then allowed inside me. I will write when it has been removed..I have found so many websites and blogs saying the same issues..I am depressed just looking at myself..I would rather have the heavy periods than be fat..

Hi, after almost 5 years having this thing in it just came to me hang on it new year am it again need to lose weight etc. so I looked at pics of me 5 year ago I was a uk size 8/10 and never over 9st 7lb now over 12st but I did go to almost 14st what the hell I have acne spots exseive body hair growth no sex drive moody suffered 2 years depression which I was placed on anti d tablets my overall drive has gone I can not believe I have lived through 5 years of this my poor partner has put up with so much I told him no more chemical protection for me it's condoms all the way I will admit I am dreading having a period again but I am willing to take this on for myself to come back thank you everyone sharing their story's it really has opened my eyes I can not wait till next Monday crosss fingers and toes for me getting this our removed is the only way forward

i gained 20 lbs on this thing, i had it in for a year. i took it out due to the weight gain which the dr said shouldnt have been the cause, well a year later i went back to the dr after having it out and she weighed me in i was 15 lbs lighter, and i dont workout im not the healthiest eater. im now positive the mirena was the cause im back at my normal weight not all bloated and huge for no reason!! everyone keeps asking how i lost weight and that i look great now. never again will i get mirena!!

I have worked out I have put on almost a stone per year since having it fitted I can lose max 2 stone but then it stops am only 25 and I don't eat mega loads unless I am on a downer but when I do diet I give my all but can never get past the 2 stone loss I so can not wait to get it taken out I have all other symptoms so hoping they all go dose anyone else when on iud have lack of energy and tired all time

I had Miren inserted Nov 2011 at age 37. I did not notice any real differences until 4 months later. It was great in the sense that I really did not have periods. However, I did notice my body change. I am a fairly athletic person and a healthy eater but for some reason I gained more weight than usual and had a difficult time losing it. At first I thought it was just an age thing and I was not being as active. Losing weight has never been an issue and when I started to train for a triathlon I could not seem to get the weight off. Three months after having the Miren inserted I gained 5 - 7 pounds and an extra 5 the following months. The weight gain is in the midsection. I have read other post where women describe the same sort of pudginess in the front midsection. I thought for sure my training and eating well would reduce the weight but I had such a hard time and continue to have a hard time. I never thought it was the IUD but after I completed the triathlon I really started to have a gut feeling it was the Mirena. The other thing I noticed which I never had a problem with is acne on my butt/hip area. I think the progesterone in Mirena has something to do with this. I have decided to have it removed next month.

I got Mirena about 10 weeks after I gave birth. I was already overweight and I gained even more. I am working out 6 times a week and eating really healthy counting calories not to go over 1,500/day.

I forgot to say that I am having a really hard time with my weight even if I am working out that often. I am stuck and I cannot lose the extra 20 some pounds I have! I know it is Mirena.

i had the iud in me after i had my son i have 2 kids one was born 2010 hen the other one 2011 and i was 180 when they put the iud in me i work out alot i chase my kids around i also eat less and i still cant lose weight i went to doctors and i still weigh 180 i try fight with them say i want the iud out the wont let me cause it only 2 1/2 years but still i dont know why im not lose weight but my husband think my iud is just make me bloated and i feel like im pregnat the way i look so my husband said im tired of hear you say your fat your not i think you should get iud out so next wed im try to get my iud out im tired of feel bloated i keep you in tough

i have some what same problem but when they put iud in me i was 180 and i went doc im still 180 i cant lose weight and i look pregnant but all i am is bloated i took pregnacy test i was negative so im not pregnat but my husband think my iud is just keep me bloated and he said i should take it out do you agree with that i believe he right but i just want make sure

I had mirena inserted in Feb last year and I have to say that I was amazed with the results in terms of no more heavy bleeding and 6 months in no period at all. But like everyone else I slowly noticed I was gaining weight in areas I had not previously i.e. breasts, stomach, arms and have put on about 7 pounds. I also have constant breast soreness.I have previously never had major issues with my weight and exercise regularly and eat well. Until I read these posts I had started to think maybe it was turning 40, I am now 42 and this was all part of getting older............I am making an appointment to have mine removed tomorrow! Agree the weight gain and breast soreness is not worth the other benefits!

Hi I feel the same always feeling very hot headed happy one min depressed the next putting on the pounds headaches feeling sick gritting my teeth glad I've looked up now has I felt it was me going mad I feel better on this page it has made me want it out think I like my life without it julie

I had he mirena placed about 3 months ago for birth control reasons.The first time it was inserted Ii had severe lower abdominal pain and the md did an ultrasound and said it was placed too low and my body was trying to expel it,therefore was removed. I then had a second one placed under ultrasound.Well,Ive gained 30 lbs in 3 months!!!! I have been so moody and irritable that I just broke up with my boyfriend.Sure the light/lack of period was convenient,but I am now fat,irritable,miserable and single!!i told my md that I thought these symptoms were from the mirena and he didnt think it was. These md's need to start listening to us the patients and open their eyes and ears,not just the company reps.

Hello, how are you? I was wondering.. How did everything go? From the process from taking it out to losing the weight and acne? Let me know... Thank you very muchhhh..