Help....5 years out with newly inserted IUD
Arent IUD nonhormonal?
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Heaviest Weight: 345 | SW: 315 | CW: 175 | GW: ~180
I have mirena and was advised there was no estrogen in it which I can not have bc of a history of blood clots. I have been out of surgery 7 mo. and im down 116 pounds. I haven't had very many issues w. it
on 5/13/16 3:05 pm
As I understand the science, the hormones in an IUD are not going to directly affect your weight, save a bit of water retention. It's possible, however, that the introduction of new hormones could change your emotions, which could lead to eating off-plan.
Your best bet is to log your food and be BRUTALLY honest. A nibble while you cook? Ketchup on your meat? Weigh it, measure it, log it. Take a good long look at your log (MyFitnessPal is great for that) and see where you're actually at.
The general feeling around the site is that folks should shoot for 600 - 800 calories, 60+g protein, >40g carbs, 64+oz water. (Talk to your doctor for personal specifics.) See how close you are to that with your current eating, and adjust as needed.
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