Looking for before and after Mirena success stories!

I was on Mirena and I gained gained gained despite what I did. I got it out a month and a half ago... suddenly I'm losing weight.

I've had my Mirena since November of 2011. Started my weight loss in January of 2012 and right now I am down 54 pounds so it hasn't caused me any issues with that.

I gained 30lbs. very unexpectedly when I had a Mirena put in back in July 2009, by that October I'd gained back all the baby weight I'd lost prior to having it placed at my post partum appointment. During October & November I had some tests run (thyroid function) which all came back fine, went on a good diet/exercise plan and the numbers should have indicated a slow loss but nothing. I had my Mirena taken out in early December and almost immediately started dropping weight. I dropped about 10-15 pounds before I got pregnant with my 2nd in January.

I have a paraguard now after baby #3 and I love it. I'm still breastfeeding so my periods are still super light but I've lost 16 pounds in about 7 weeks since I started really kicking my butt into gear with the weight loss thing.

I've lost 50lbs since having Mirena in January 2012. At first I found cravings were worse, but not anymore. I eat around 1400 calories, and make sure to weigh and measure everything.

I got it this past July. I have gained a few pounds since then but not sure that I can attribute it to Mirena.



Hope you feel better once its removed. Good luck. :flowerforyou:

I had the Mirena put in October 2012 and also started going to the gym to loose weight at the same time. The first 8 weeks I gained a few lbs, and was feeling really frustrated. I went to my doctor to discuss having it removed. He discussed how maybe I was adding muscle...yeah, yeah this didn't feel like muscle and he also suggested that I watch what I am eating and see how things are after the holidays. I am so glad that I waited. Three weeks ago I found MFP and have been watching what I eat (no more raiding my kids Halloween stash...how many calories could be in a "mini" piece of chocolate?). What did I learn? I eat like a cow which is why I gained weight...go figure:) In the past 3 weeks with MFP I have lost 6 lbs (just 14 more to go!!). I know that everyone's body responds differently to hormones but for me I found that my occasional acne had cleared up and I just felt better. I also need the hormones to reduce my heavy bleeding (TMI), Mirena helped tremendously with that. I think everybody's bodies are different and you just need to do what is right for you.

So here is what I can say from my extensive internet and personal experience research with Mirena.

I found that more often than not, more women experienced weight gain, commonly between 20-30lbs, within a short time frame. Let it be stated that a good percentage did not experience any changes in their bodies whatsoever...but by comparing numbers on multiple websites, it was clear that the ones who saw gain vs. not seeing changes were 70/30. These are my own personal observations and numbers, so do with them what you will.

Personally, I am 5'0, and started (before any birth control) at 105lbs. Then, I was put on the depo for a couple years, and my weight only went up from there. Not changing my diet and workout, I went up to 130lbs. It was when I reached 140 that I began an actual diet/work out routine. I signed up for yoga. I did a mile long walk 4 days a week. I also started a new job that had me on my feet for 4 hours at a time. I cut out soda and juice, and went on a mostly liquid diet. That said, my weight topped off at 150lbs.

Until I got Mirena. I got Mirena in about a year ago. Since then, I put on an additional 30lbs. It was when I reached 155 that I decided to up my healthy living. I ran everyday, I only drank water (a minimum of 9 cups a day), cut out all junk and fast food, increased my fruits and veggies, cut carbs and sugar...I was living on a mostly PURE diet...meaning, no extra calories, no preservatives, no extra sodiums, etc. And I hadnt lost a lb. I stepped it up even more, to the point where i was living off of smoothies, tea, water, grilled chicken breast, fruits and veggies, ate all healthy, drank well, and worked out. I lost 5lbs over the course of 5 months...that's it.I couldnt lose anymore, no matter how much I upped running. I threw in weight training as well. Still nothing. When I first went to lose weight (before birth control) I lost weight steadily over the course of a few months....about 20lbs in 4months...so this was NOT normal. Understand, I am young (only 21) so I should still have a good metabolism.

Mirena works by tricking your body into thinking it is pregnant. So it makes sense that women would experience pregnancy like symptoms. I've seen all sorts: hair loss, back pain, weight gain, horrible cravings, heavy bleeding, terrible cramping, fatigue, depression, little to no sex drive...this coming from both women with and without children....(I am one of the women on it without children).

Dr.s will also, often tell you that "its not possible for Mirena to cause those things" or "its just your body not wanting to lose weight" or "its just a combo of muscle gain and water weight" and they will try to talk you out of getting it removed. The best thing you can do for yourself is trust your instincts. You know your body better than anyone,so go off what you know. But because Mirena DOES use hormone, be it a small amount, it still IS possible. IMPORTANT to remember, that everyone reacts different. So a small amount of extra hormone for one person might not cause changes, but someone else might be very sensitive, and will see drastic affects.

After removal, it was also reported that many women saw weight loss, commonly ranging between 15-30lbs.

So after my research, and months of struggling to lose weight, I have made my decision and will have it removed on Tuesday the 25th. I personally feel its best for me, some may not feel that way, and that is perfectly OK.

The point of this is to hopefully help some women benefit one way or another.