Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out?

Ps. Look into it online some more. I read so many articles and forums. They say something like 10% of women have adverse reactions like weight gain from the hormones in it.

I am so, so glad I saw this thread. I had the Mirena put in about two and a half years ago. Shortly thereafter, I started getting cystic acne breakouts all over my face, specifically on my jawline. I have had clear skin my whole life, so to start breaking out like a pubescent teenager was a shock. I searched for what could be causing it, and the only thing that made sense was the Mirena. I tolerated the acne for about a year, since the other benefits of the IUD seemed to outweigh the negatives, but then I started noticing scarring along my chin from the acne. I went to my doctor and asked to have it removed, and he got snippy with me because he didn't believe it was causing the issue (I no longer go to him). Less than two weeks after removal, the acne had completely cleared. Unfortunately, there is not much information about the side affects of Mirena out there, which was another reason I waited so long to have it removed - I figured it must be something else causing it. I still have a few scars, but I'm glad I took it out when I did. It's vindicating to see so many other women who have suffered with the same issues.

I didn't notice any of the other side effects mentioned in this thread, but I was also studying for my CPA at the time and might have attributed anything else to that.

I had a Mirena for 5 years, had it taken out when it 'expired' and did not get another one placed. BUT, my youngest child was 11 when I got it, and I was 40 so no "post childbirth" perspective. I had also heard stories that the Mirena doesn't make you GAIN weight, but could slow down or otherwise inhibit weight loss. That has not been my experience. When I work the logging and exercise program like I know I should, I lose weight. When I don't, I don't.

Been losing steadily with mirena. When I ate too much I gained.

Sex drive is still roaring lol so good that way too (saw a few mentions of it diminishing in others)

So far only good has come from mine (super light periods)

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Well I promised an update and here it is. I had the mirena removed on April 21st...today is May 5th so exactly 2 weeks ago. I have only lost 1lb. Also I never experienced the "Mirena Crash" that I read about so that's a good thing. Only had 2 days of a period and now back to a blank slate. Although I have not lost the significant weight I was hoping for at this time, my stomach has deflated quite a bit. I am still hopeful and will continue to see if I lose weight over this month and then I will know if it was the mirena causing the weight gain...for now all I can say is it was the mirena that made me look like I was pregnant though!

Yes there can be some bloat associated with it...but it wasn't mirena that caused the weight gain...it can cause some gain due to water retention but that's false weight imo.

It will increase appetite so if there was actual weight gain it was due to excess calories...but remember pms can cause increased appetite...

I discovered after a few years that birth control with hormones in did not suit me after trying them all weight gain, depression, making me into a short tempered evil witch! So eventually I had a iud that contains no hormones fitted and have zero problems since.
If you suspect the same don't drag it out, get it changed ASAP and regain your normal self!

The fifth article reports a 46% incidence of weight gain, and the sixth article lists weight gain, along with irregular periods and pelvic pain, as the main reason for discontinuation. The sources don't say it's more than 10lbs but they also don't say it's less than that, and they don't describe any mechanism for the weight gain. The 10-25lbs max figure is unfounded, as is the idea that such is the case for "the majority," as is the claim that it's all due to water weight. 9% of Mirena users experiencing weight gain is still thousands of women.

Anecdotal evidence about the Mirena is insignificant in suggesting that the IUD can or cannot have a large, small, or nonexistent effect on weight. Whether one person or another on a forum has had positive or negative experiences with the Mirena is completely irrelevant to the next person's experience. Any individual person gaining weight or not has no significance on the statistics for the general population, and vice versa.

As with any birth control (indeed as with anything a doctor can offer), some people will experience side effects. Nevertheless, the IUD is a magnificent piece of technology, and I recommend that every woman of child-bearing age who doesn't want to get pregnant should try getting one inserted, if her doctor thinks it is medically appropriate. IUDs can be very cheap with health insurance. They are superior to other forms of contraception in many ways, they are highly effective and safe, and the risk of serious side effects is minimal. If there are unpleasant side effects, get the device removed. If not, keep it in. Everyone's body will respond in a unique way, and making any kind of sound judgement on the experiences of people whom one has never even met is next to impossible.

I didn't read through all of these comments, but I just wanted to chime in here and leave my 2 cents.

I had Mirena put in after the birth of my daughter in 2010. I had it in for five years and I gained a little bit of weight. I never really had any issues with my Mirena. I was in surgery when I had it taken out because I was having Essure put in at the time, and my OBGYN said if I hadn't been under anesthesia at the time, he wouldn't have been able to take it out because it was lodged in my uterus and he basically had to yank it to get it out. He bombarded my mom with a ton of questions because she was with me during surgery, and asked her if I was having any issues with it. It freaked me out of course but I never really though too much about it until after I started having issues with my Essure.

I won't go into detail on that, since mfp isn't too friendly with these sort of posts about IUDs and side effects...but I will say I almost died and had to have a hysterectomy as a result, and I never EVER encourage anyone to put any sort of foreign device inside their bodies.

Yes all women are affected differently, but the risk, to me, is just much to great to support anyone I love potentially harming themselves.

Hi all—I just came from my doctor's office (MD, not a naturopath or anything woo like that). My experience with Mirena has been mixed but I am getting it out. I want to say that I am solidly pro-science, and fought tooth and nail to see any other reason for the issues that my doctor has pinned on the Mirena.

I have no thyroid function due to radiation post Graves disease and I am on Synthroid daily to replace my thyroid hormones. Prior to Mirena my weight and Synthroid dose had been stable for 6 years. One month post-insertion I developed cystic acne, the solution to which was spironolactone—an anti-androgen (signals hormone imbalance!). 6 months later my thyroid slowed. I have been in a spiral of weight gain and increasing dosages (dosage is weight-based to some extent) ever since.

My doctor has, after 35 lbs of weight gain, cystic acne and galactorrhea (lactating without being pregnant or having ever had a baby) , concluded that the Mirena is to blame. Some people are sensitive to hormones and her theory is that my estrogen to progestin levels are off. Extra estrogen (re: estrogen dominance, which I was surprised my mainstream internist actually mentioned! I thought it was only the faux docs on the internet who bought that.) binds the thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism and would have been responsible for sending my thyroid into a tailspin. I don't think the weight will fall off, but I have a feeling my 1400 calorie diet will be somewhat more effective post-removal

I eat really well and am active. I will update some time after my removal Tuesday.