Mirena causing depression???

Question

A few days ago I read that women who get Mirena (which I've had for about 6 weeks) are 3X more likely to suffer from depression. Confession: this was one of those snapchat cosmopolitan articles so I'm not totally sure how valid it is, but I already suffer from some anxiety and depression. Does anyone know about this? Could it potentially make it worse?

Answer

Depression is a known side effect of any hormonal birth control, not just IUDs.

Some women will experience during the first few months while their bodies adjust, others experience the whole time, some don't experience it at all.

It really depends on the woman.

Don't rely on "cosmo" articles for accurate information about birth control.

Please only use Bedsider, Planned Parenthood, the manufactuers insert/website or your doctor as a source.

Answer

My gyno told me that the IUD's with hormones can be a factor in having depression or can make your existing depression worse

Mirena causing depression???

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