IUS MIRENA COIL - WEIGHT GAIN

I had the Marina coil fitted in October 2012 and have gradually gained weight since then, putting on around 20 pounds. At first I thought the weight gain was stress related as I was going through a tough time at work when the weight first started to come on. However, when the stress was eliminated the weight stayed!

I've never been skinny, but have always had a pretty good shape with an hour glass figure. The weight I gained piled onto my stomach (another possible stress related factor) so the lovely curves I used to have, have now just blimped.

Before Christmas I thought enough was enough, and joined a slimming class. It's a class I have previously had success with, but this time around I have only lost 5 pound since joining, even though I have followed the plan religously. For the last 4 weeks I have also been exercising regularly (3 - 5 times a week, minimum 40 mins per session with a mixture of cardio and strength training) and whilst I feel I have more energy, it hasn't made any difference to the scales.

I can relate to most of the symptoms Danniclements has listed. I didn't get any side effects from the coil at first, but in recent months have started to get more lower abdominal discomfort together with bloating and a dragging feeling in the cervical/uterus area (this has been since my periods have stopped which took nearly 12 months). Sex drive can be a bit hit and miss, I'm not sure if this is due to the hormones in the coil or more of a self-confidence issue with the weight gain. And whilst I don't have acne I do get a lot more spots, especialy around the chin area.

I had the coil fitted for both contraception and period control purposes. Prior to having the coil fitted, I had a long spell without any kind of hormonal contraception and found that my weight was relatively easy to manage - if I put a few pounds on I could quickly lose it. (Sex drive was also substantially higher!) Now I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle and I am starting to suspect that it is because of the coil! Although I did turn 40 last year too - maybe that's made a difference!! :sad:

The slimming class I attend suggests that you can eat unlimited 'free' food if you are hungry, but I'm concerned that I might be taking in too many calories so I've started logging my meals on MyFitnessPal to try and figure out what I'm doing wrong. I'm going to see how things progress and if the weight doesn't move I may consider having the coil removed and pursuading the other half to have the snip! :laugh:

It's good to read other people's experiences and know you are not alone. x

I had the coil fitted 12 months ago .. Have put on about half a stone,have a swollen stomach feel very bloated all the time. I am retaining fluid ..have moods swings can't wait till next week to have it removed ..

Hi all,

Same as many of you I got in this website after checking in Google for the reason why I am so much heavy and big everywhere not to even mention that you can actually see that is fat.

Always being slim and never had a problem loosing weight.

Now, have never been this heavy and after reading all your post I am assuming that I found my issue.

Got the IUD coil... Just copper.... I do not eat more than before... Actually a lot less and very healthy due to the weight gain, run for 45 minutes with an app called running for weight loss and guess what have not loose anything.

My legs look really big to the point that all my smart shoes look lost as my legs look so big, my stomach is big, my bottom is just enormous, seem yo Han a lot of fat between my Chen and my neck and if I jump wearing shorts I can se the skin in my legs doing waves of fat.... It sounds awful and if you see me probably you would not believe it.... But I am incredibly depress about it.

The periods have been regular and most of them very painful, I got the coil inserted on November last year (2013) but I have been having my period everyday for the last 3 months... Just move to a new country so as soon as I get info on a doctor I will getting this thing out ASAP and go back to my pill: Jasmine

Will let you know how I get on and my apologies for being so specific.... I think that is important to give as much detail as possible when giving advise.

All the best yo you all and thank you for posting!

Martha

i had mirena coil removed 6 month ago.I did gain weight with it and never changed appetite or eating habits.The weight gain had stopped after i had taken it out but still have mood swings,lactating breasts and dizziness. The hormone that's in the mirena affects everybody differently and the weight gain is a listed side effect on the packaging.

Read the information about the coil......

Thank you so much for sharing this - reading all these posts has made me feel so much better.

I had Mirena put in in April 2014. As soon as it was inserted I felt very bloated, and that feeling has never really gone away. I went back to the doctor to have the position checked early June, and had gained 10 lbs. My doctor was surprised, but said that it was likely water retention and offered to prescribe me some diuretics. I did not do this because I don't like the potential side-effects. Yes, I drink too much and my eating habits aren't perfect - but before Mirena was inserted my weight was steady, and my habits have not changed. I have gained, in total, around 15 lbs since the insertion.

I think I will make an appointment to get it removed...