Mirena IUD & weight gain/pregnancy?

Question

I got my Mirena IUD in October 2017 and since then my periods have been getting lighter and lighter every month (which is what I wanted). In May and June my period came like normal with all my usual PMS/period symptoms (bloating, cramping, sore breasts) and light bleeding/spotting. 
However I’ve gained a fair amount of weight in the past 2 months and it’s mostly in my stomach area. My period was last week and it definitely felt like a normal period but with super light bleeding. Is it possible I could be pregnant at all? Or I’m just gaining more weight than I’m used to? Anyone experience anything like this before?

Answer

The iud is as effective as sterilization. Yeah it happens but it’s like EXTREMELY unlikely. Your bod is just being weird and adjusting and such. Good luck!

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I had mine in for 3.5 years and just recently took it out, I gained so much weight on it!! Never changed my diet. Since it’s been out, I’ve dropped 10lbs doing nothing. I’m so happy to have it out, you don’t realize that something hanged you until it’s no longer a part of your life. I feel like myself again, more energy, happier. Mirena just wasn’t for me I guess. Good luck to you though!

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I’ve had mine in two months and have put on heaps of weight, unfortunately I’m one of the few who get hormonal side effects :( so it could be that. There’s a super slim chance you could be pregnant as nothing other than abstinence is 100% effective - no harm peeing on a stick for some peace of mind? :)