IUDs and weight gain?

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Hey ladies. Just joined... Anyone else have an issue with excessive weight gain while on the Mirena? I've had mine for 4.5 years now and we'll I've put on over 50lbs since I've gotten it. I've been talking to my husband about getting it removed... And we'll I'm a nervous reck... I want it removed but don't want to get pregnant anytime soon. Any advice?

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I’ve had mine for a year and also have gained 30 ish lbs and can’t lose it. Getting it removed today.

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Iud' s don't make you gain weight. Not that I'm aware of but if you've had it already for awhile it won't hurt to try something new. I had the copper one no weight gain.

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I think I gained maybe 15-20 lbs when I had the IUD. My weight flexed up and down 140-145 while on it. It wasn't til I switched to the patch that I gained a lot of weight. Was on it a year and gained all the way up to 175. Been off of birth control for one month now and have lost 5 lbs. Was at 169 this morning. I think it doesn't matter what birth control you are on you are likely to gain weight. What side effects one person hasn't doesn't mean you will also have it though. And you may have a side effect many others don't have. Talk to your Dr and find out what all your options are and find out which method uses the least amount of hormones and then go from there. It is usually the hormones in the birth control that causes the weight gain.

IUDs and weight gain?

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