Mrena weight gain??

I had one for about 6 months... gained about 30 pounds off of it. I was trying to lose weight but with the stabbing pain in the abdomen area , it was almost impossible to work out. I had them take it out. Best decision ever. I even still had my periods with it, gained weight, lost all sexual drive and was just miserable. Yup. Everyone is different. if you feel like you want it out do it! Heck yeah it is expensive but it is cheaper than a baby ;-) There are birth controls out there that keep you from gaining a lot of weight. I take Beyaz. It is the only one I have found, for myself, that I don't retain a ton of water from. Of course I do have 2 little ones that help me remind me to take it every day!

"So you're eating a little more, and working out less but yes PLEASE blame the IUD first!"

wow...a little catty, huh? no I actually didn't blame the IUD first, I was just asking people what their experiences have been.

Thank you, (mostly) everyone for your comments. I know birth control affects everyone differently. I am going to listen to what the nurse said and give it another month. Resume my normal routine and see what happens. I really like having it, no periods is just AWESOME so hopefully it will work out. The nurse did say that my weight may just plateau and then start coming back down, so we will see.

Goodluck!!! Hope you find what works best for ya!

@ Sabine, did you find it was easier to lose the weight after it was removed?
I never had problems with my pills, other than forgetting to take them :0 so I am surprised that the hormones in this can have so much of an effect but I have also noticed that I am MUCH, MUCH moodier than usual as well.

Yup. And my boobs returned to normal, my sex drive picked up, and my moods improved. (About a week after it was removed my mood crashed, like the worst PMS ever, then I was fine and the weight came off.)

You said yourself you changed your habits/slacked off. That's a lot more likely to cause weight gain than birth control.

This. The only thing that causes weigh gain is increased calories and decreased activity. Not an IUD.

I think that vastly oversimplifies our complex bodies.

The Mirena has been a lifesaver for me!! I've had it in for a little over a month and have had NO adverse side effects.

I used to have horrible debilitating periods after getting off the pill after 13 years -- I literally could not function and would easily go through 7-10 super plus tampons a day!! I got symptoms like the flu. Had to sit with a heating pad on my lap 24/7 -- would get hot/cold sweats - nausea, you name it!

My first "period" since getting the Mirena - I've had to wear a panty liner for about 3 days - That's ALL!!! It's literally been a miracle IUD for me! lol

The insertion did hurt but only for a split moment (I guess when my uterus was dilated). I haven't had any children.

I've lost about 10 lbs since getting it inserted (due to hard work on my part).

I can't say enough good things about it! Wish I would of got it years ago - the reason I was provoked to choose Mirena is bc my insurance covers the device and insertion 100%.

I had the Mirena put in 6 years ago, and had it removed a month ago (I know, I know, it's only supposed to be up there for 5 years) Anyway...

I was a 127 lbs and sized 4 when I had it put it and now when I started MFP 10 days ago I was 177 size ??? A gain of 50 discusting pounds.

I didn't change my work-outs, if anything they were upped.

At times over the 6 years my eating was spot on, other times it was only pretty good., and there were a few short periods of time in there that I snacked on Triskets and wine up until bedtime. I think it was those snacky times that I put on most the weight. But there was not a single thing I could do to lose weight. Believe me, I tried. I tried then as hard as I am now. I saw nutritionists and personal trainers. Nothing I did worked. I just kept on putting on weight. I think it confused other people as much as it confused me, here I was working out 4-5 times a week, and eating well (most of the time) and I was packing on the weight.

There are many other problems I had with the Mirena, my periods stopped (of course I liked not having a period, but come on... how healthy is that??), I had major depression issues, hair loss, joint pain, anger outbursts.

I am so SO SO glad to have it out...It was totally the right move for me. I feel more in control of myself and my emotions....

Good luck

Jen

Since I had it removed 12 days ago I have lost 7 lbs.... The only real difference I have made is making an effort to go to bed earlier. Even though I wasn't snacking at night anymore, I believe the extra sleep is helping.