Question:
IUD MIRENA

HI can any 1 tell me if the IUD (mirena) will slow down your weight loss or is it ok to have it I have had mine for 3 years now in the begin I was lossing weight good then I start with the craving an BOOM the weight was back on I dont know if it is becuz of the IUD or the food or what help    — LOVEU236 (posted on April 29, 2011)

April 29, 2011
Hi, I had a Mirena when I had my surgery in 2009, it was removed last August (5 years). I saw no difference in weight loss.
   — fortywhat2

April 29, 2011
I've had my IUD (mirena) for 22 months & I'm 17 months out from my VSG. aside from my monthly water weight retention I haven't experienced any weight gain. I'm going to guess that your habits are attributing to your regain. I'd advise you re-evaluate & possibly adjust your eating and fitness plan. if you are sincerely sticking to your surgeons plan & are still experiencing the weight gain,then I'd suggest following up with your gyno. good luck
   — Ms. Della

April 30, 2011
There is only progesterone in Mirena. Since it is the estrogen in the pills that case water retention and increase in appetite. I would have to say that your weight gain is from food and not the IUD. I am not sure which surgery you have but I would go back to basics and maybe write down everything you are eating. Sometimes people get comfortable after being out a while. Best of luck.
   — Frostbite25

April 30, 2011
To answer you question... There are 2 types of Mirena regarding the ingrediant and dosages. But My GYN asured me that there is no corrilation to food cravings to the IUD but... It is your normal body function. YOu know the week befor the cyele starts... You are ravinously hungry. Just fight through that time and things will get back to normal really soon You will also notice a change in your stool at this time as well (looser) Just lower salt intake, drink more liquids and any swelling will go faster.Keep to your eating program and after the cycle is done you will have lost 4-11 lbs and be right on track.. Bummer for me is it seems that every time I have the gastric checkup it is at the bloating time and the scale reads heigher. But if you tell the doctors/ Nurse/pratictioners this they understand.
   — OntarioSilk