Mirena & Weight Gain
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Mirena & Weight Gain
| Thu, 04-22-2004 - 4:28pm |
I was wondering if anyone has experienced weight gain with Mirena? I have put on a few pounds and I've had it for nearly two months. I don't know if I can attribute it to the Mirena or what.
Anyone else have this problem?
Thanks

Has anyone else experienced the weight gain with this IUD?
I've had mine for 4 months and lots of wacko hormone changes so far, probably more from going off the pill.
I haven't gained weight but I have been trying to lose it and the scale won't budge despite exercise and slightly more conscious eating habits.
I will say I am hungry all the time. Late at night too and that's the worst! Giving in to those urges might explain some weight gain.
I try to stave it off by drinking water. I take it warm with lemon juice. If I have to eat I try for a healthy snack, fruit or vegges.
I've been reading posts from other Mirena users and it seems that Mirena will have side effects for about 6 months. So hang in there, only four to go.
Best of luck!
Nora
I researched and came up with my own conclusion. Mirena contains progesterone and so does Norplant. Norplant's dosing is slightly higher than Mirena and tapers off over 1 year. Norplant goes from about 85mcg in the beginning to 30mcg and remains that way until removed. Mirena's dosing is 20mcg. Norplant's side effects include weight gain! So why heck are our physicians telling us that Mirena's dosing is so small that it "shouldn't effect the body, only the lining of the uterus." What a load of crap.
Of course there is an interest involved in pharmaceuticals, if doctor's openly advertised that Mirena causes weight gain, what woman on earth would buy into it? It's propaganda and I feel angry that I've been mislead.
Read the threads on this site and consider what people are saying about Mirena.