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Posted at 5:44 PM on Jul 24, 2008 by shaunnahoward, #32697
I never put two and two together... but starting thinking that my mirena's hormones may be causing my issues. I had the mirena inserted a yr ago when I had the copper IUD removed. I told my OB/GYN that I was scared of the pill after trying it in college. Hormone-based birth control doesn't seem to work well for my family. She said it was a tiny dose and wouldn't get in the bloodstream so I shouldn't see side effects. HOWEVER, over the last year I have struggled with my weight. I have always been reallllly lucky. I am 5'8 and weigh about 135 without trying too hard. I have a high metabolism. But, I've started to feel pudgy last few months so have really tightened up my diet. I thought it was because I am getting older (29)... As far as exercise, I used to be very active (mini-triathlons, 5Ks, sports etc.) but haven't felt like working out this year. Just can't get motivated. Today I was working with a personal trainer. We checked my records from January and I have gained 7 lbs!!! This is after I have really firmed up my diet. I have stopped eating carbs at night and trying to not eat after 7ish. In the past, this would really help my body look its best after a week or two. But, these last few months hasn't seemed to help me at all... Maybe it's the MIRENA?! In addition, my cycle is about 7 days lator than it used to be. However, I still have the PMS symptoms I used to the week before my period but now they last forever! They start on the 20th and last until my period starts on the 7th!!! I get so irritable with my 5 yr old its ridiculous. It's not fair to her or my husband. I just wanted to share, that even with an athletic body type and a ridiculously high metabolism I am struggling. 2 yrs. ago I could eat 2300 calories w/out exercise, 2500 or more if working out that day. I used to eat as much as my 6'2 husband.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jul 26, 2008 by claudia1969, #10454

That's definitely Mirena! It can change your metabolism!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jul 27, 2008 by sweetsas3, #10492

Hi there,

this is my story!! I hear what you are saying

July 27th
2008
4:31 AM
Hi Ladies,

I had mine fitted may 06, i had heVY BLEEDING ND CRAMPING and no other contraception was suiting my body, so i got Mirena. Yes it helped to a certain extent. Later that year, i was still having some lil health issues, turned out i had some food allergies, too much estrogen and no real progesterone and thyroid problem. So this helped. My dr put me on a natural prgesterone cream, which was great, my skin started clearing up and my bleeding started getting some regularity, as i was pretty much bleeding every 2 weeks.

My health this year has gotten worse, excess Odema, acne, tiredness, mood swings, no sex drive, nausea which has always been c ontant, swelling around my belly etc. I feel horrible, nowi also have adrenal fatigue however, I have given lots of thought and am going to get the Mirena removed. My weight is just going up, and all i want to do is be healthy, iexercise and eat well about 80%, so i am hoping that with this being removed, my doc said then i can go back onto my progesterone cream and help regulate my cycle. And also the lack of cycle, cpnstant cramping, then a i get heavy or the odd light cycle. I just want to be happy.

Let me know if anyone else is feeling this way. And with having it removed, how i might feel.
By the way, i am 26 years old, and have no children as yet

xx

Sarah

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Reply 9 months ago on Feb 02, 2009 by anna82, #16649

Hello,
You mentioned that you had the paragard, did you like it? I have had the Mirena for about 18 months, although I haven't had weight issues, I am moody and my libido has decreased. I want a reliable contraceptive, so I am considering the Paragard.
Can you share your experience with me and tell me why you didn't choose that one this time.
Thanks,
Rose

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