Mirena IUD and Weight Gain

So, I gained 30 pounds after I had the mirena REMOVED. All 5 years, I stayed at a consistent weight, then BOOM. From 140 to 170 in a few months. Anyone else have THAT happen??

I've had Mirena for 4 years and have gained around 40lbs. I have tried to lose weight but for the life of me, I can't. My acne has also gotten so much worse! I am not sure if it is due to the Mirena or not though. Does anyone know how long before the Mirena expires that you should get it renewed?

I just came across this form and I have noticed a lot of similar issues with the Mirena birth control. I have loved mine for the most part however, I was 113 lbs before it was inserted and now I am 136 lbs. I absolutely hate it, everyone notices the differences in me and I feel so insecure with everything I wear. I crave the foods that I always craved before a period cycle (i.e carbs and sweets). I go to the gym or workout at home at least 5 times a week for an hour and the scale hasn't budged. I am getting so frustrated with it, I want to go talk to my doctor and see if he can point me in the right direction but I am hesitant because this is the ONLY birth control pill that has worked for me, the other forms have made me bleed non stop and cause all kinds of issues the IUD was the last resort to see if something would work for me. I don't wanna keep gaining weight, I want to get this issue fixed however I want it fixed and not have this be taken out of me, unless there is another solution to the birth control pill that i would be able to take. I have not experienced any mood swings or cramping, bleeding. My periods have come to a complete stop which I love cause they were awful!!!. Does anyone have a workout routine or any other advice that would help me??? should I go get a doctors opinion? and see what he thinks? maybe he would point me in the right direction I would really like to get a nutritionist to help me with a diet plan and get my weight back on track. if anyone has some expert advice please feel free to comment to this thread. I would really like to know what else to do, I am so frustrated with everything!.

Mirena itself does not cause weight gain...it can cause an increase in appetite tho...you have to be aware of that...

Until you track your intake and log and weigh everything you can't be sure nothing has changed except that...

I've used Mirena and depo exclusively for 15 years and have no issues losing weight.

Mine has been in for the past 3 years and I have an appointment to have it removed. I am in my mid 40's and it was advised that i remove the M IUD.

The first 6 months were extremely difficult because of the hormone imbalance. The IUD increased my estrogen production. I only know this because my hormones were tested after placement. I have noticed differences in my body that I can only blame on the IUD. I've gained weight-less than 10 pounds but it makes me feel horrendous. I am looking forward to it's removal and my hunch is I will have a 5 pound loss the first month.

The hormone imbalance was extremely difficult. My husband is talking to a urologist next week.

If I had to give anyone advise on the IUD, I would say do not do it.

It's hard to say whether or not my weight gain is due to Mirena or not. I do know that I have NEVER had any problems with weight gain, I always stayed about the same weight no matter what I did. After my second child, I lost my baby weight fairly quickly, and at my 6 week post check up, I got the Mirena. Since that time I gained about 20lbs, and no matter what I tried, it absolutely could not lose it and I also had crazy mood swings! Towards the end of the first 5 years with the mirena, I did start to lose the weight, seemingly without trying, and my moods seemed to stabilize. I got a new Mirena placed, and then boom, 20lbs gained again, and crazy mood swings. I can't say for sure, but I was thinking because there was maybe less hormone towards the end of the life of the first Mirena was why I was able to lose the weight easier, and my moods were better. Can't say for sure. Ofcourse, Doctors will say that this isn't attributed to the device, because they are reading what the pharmaceutical companies have put out there about the device, but who is to say for sure that this wasn't the cause? It could effect everyone differently.

I have also gained 20 pounds in the last year since getting Mirena. I had always been around the same weight, even after having two kids. I wanted to try to lose the weight before getting it taken out because I do love it otherwise, but I have been eating fairly well and working out really hard & my weight just isn't coming off. I'm glad to know I'm not alone and am considering talking to the doctor about removing it.

I had my mirena out for 6 weeks now and I still haven't lost any weight.Also I still have lactating breasts and dizzy spells.I gained about 12 kilos on it and I haven't been this big in all my life even after having 2 kids.I eat healthy and always on the go with 2 kids.I started taking multivitamins to help my body recover.

I had it in for about a year.Removed it due to discomfort and weight gain.

So I tried to get it out and the Dr couldn't find it. Today I had to get a Ultrasound to locate it. The tech saw it fine so I now I have to go back the Dr for removal. What he did say was that he didn't feel that the Mirena was the cause for bloat and weight gain. He did say that he could see acne being a problem because unlike the pill this keeps the hormones it injects in the one area and not through the blood stream meaning that other birth control pills may normalize hormones levels. Its all a bit confusing to me but honestly the only change is this device. His suggestion, after removal, was not to jump right in and get my tubes tied but to try another pill such as LoLoestrin. He suggested this because he said what if I have these symptoms still after tubal ligation. So I think back to a pill it is for a least a little while to see what happens. The good thing is that it is a very low hormone pill.

What do you guys think?

I had taken it out and don't want to take anything else just let my body to recover.Let the men have their turn on contraception it's not just a woman who got to suffer, gain weight and feel unattractive . While I had mirena I felt like I was pregnant.I had cravings, lactating breasts and stomach cramps.Also my skin was oily with acne.I would not recommend it to anyone.

It's been two months since I had it removed.Still having dizzy spells ,tiredness and lactating beasts. The weight hasn't shifted at all despite my efforts. I guess it takes a few more months or a year to get back to normal again.

My 2nd one was removed in September 2013 (it slipped out of position) is the only reason.

I immediately got the shot depo...

while on Mirena and on this site counting calories (weighing my solids and measuring my liquids for accuracy) I lost 32lbs...

Since my depo shot I have lost 16...

I just find it odd that women choose to blame birth control (specially depo and Mirena) for weight gain then just go to the pill. Mirena specially is made so that hormones do not flow through your entire system. The hormones release affect your uterus only to prevent the ovulation...Depo is another beast as it does flow all the way through.

If Birth control is the issue due to hormones all hormonal BC methods will have similar effects. I am not speaking from lack of experience or education either...my Aunt who is an ob/gyn recommened both to me and we discussed at length the side effects and yes weight gain is listed but that is due to "increased appetite"...

Even if your hormones are wonky the CICO formula works if you log accurately...all the hormones due is cause increased appetite and water retention.

I disagree because mirena is a foreign object in your womb and your body thinks that you are pregnant and goes in to a pregnancy mode. I had 2 children and i know all the pregnancy symptoms like cravings,lactating breasts and weight gain with no periods also tiredness and moodiness. All this symptoms are listed as side effects on the packaging but not everybody is the same

My 2nd one was removed in September 2013 (it slipped out of position) is the only reason.

I immediately got the shot depo...

while on Mirena and on this site counting calories (weighing my solids and measuring my liquids for accuracy) I lost 32lbs...

Since my depo shot I have lost 16...

I just find it odd that women choose to blame birth control (specially depo and Mirena) for weight gain then just go to the pill. Mirena specially is made so that hormones do not flow through your entire system. The hormones release affect your uterus only to prevent the ovulation...Depo is another beast as it does flow all the way through.

If Birth control is the issue due to hormones all hormonal BC methods will have similar effects. I am not speaking from lack of experience or education either...my Aunt who is an ob/gyn recommened both to me and we discussed at length the side effects and yes weight gain is listed but that is due to "increased appetite"...

Even if your hormones are wonky the CICO formula works if you log accurately...all the hormones due is cause increased appetite and water retention.

Thank you! I'm on my second Mirena IUD, and I am losing weight just fine. When I gained on the previous one, it was stictly because of my eating and lack of exercise. I got away from BC pills because of the homones and my age and I used to smoke. The homones are so minute in the IUD that I don't see how they can really have any significant effect, and my body is definitely in "pregnancy mode" whatever that is.