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I have has the Mirena for 3 months. The first month I bled and cr...

Posted at 12:26 PM on May 09, 2007 by vdj12121006, #21515
I have has the Mirena for 3 months. The first month I bled and cramped everday for the entire month. I workout at least 4 times a week whether it's at home or the gym but for this last month I have gained at least 7 pounds. I have also noticed that my hair sheds more often. I also get acne on my chest and chin area.
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Reply about 1 year ago on May 11, 2007 by missmarie, #51

I have just had the Mirena removed yesterday because of side-effects. I have had excessive weight gain & water retention, nasty acne and skin texture, night sweats or can't sleep because it's too hot, exhaustion, my breast size has increased 2 or 3 sizes. I had it for nearly a year. I wanted to give it plenty of time just in case it was just me but I now know from everything I read that it is the hormones. I can't shed a pound for the life of me and I know that I'm trying harder than ever because I'm getting married in September. I went on this to avoid hormones (my obgyn told me there are no side effects and the hormones are local - even thought I told her that I am very sensitive to the effects!!). I'm so glad to have read posts from others. I thought I too was nuts and just making excuses!

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