IUD affecting weight loss?

Had mine for over a year and it hasn't been an issue!

Ah do you know what, I was thinking about getting that put in!

I had inplants in for just over 7 years and I was convinced that hindered my weightloss and so, I asked for the last one to be taken out! They will say to you contraceptives won't put weight on you but they can cause your appetite to increase..........which leads to eating more and so, if you don't burn it off, you put on weight! I'd go and talk to your doctor about it before making any decisions!

You have to weigh up whether the good outweighs the bad, if you were to have it removed!

Hope that helps!

I had one a few years ago and had the same problem. I could not loss weight while I had it. I lost 20lbs within 3 months of taking it out without trying

I've had mine since March 2010, and I've lost 60 pounds. It seemed like initially I had more trouble, but I think that was more a matter of motivation, rather than the IUD. I actually found I had less cravings (and mood swings) on it than I did when I was on the pill. It was one of the reasons I switched to an IUD.

Not any problems with losing weight, but every period I get, I gain like 10lbs, for just that week, then I lose it. I do think that has something to do with the IUD b/c I have never had that problem before. I actually need to talk to my dr. about it next month. Anyways, I have had mine for almost 2 years now, and that's the only problem. It is all bloat weight too.

I've had mine in for almost 2 years and have been on MFP since January. I'm working my butt off and have lost about 35 lb even though according to MFP I should have lost a lot more. I think my slow weight loss is my body resisting weight loss, though instead of the IUD. I have sisters that have had the same problem without it.

I got it put in in April and had it removed in October. First, I did not like the bleeding all the time (and I know, they told me it is normal for some people), but when you can count on 2 hands the number of time you have not been bleeding in 5 months, it's not normal for me. second, I could feel that thing in me every day...not comfortable and it WAS installed right. Third, I did not loose any weight (but did not gain either) while I had it. The day it got removed, I was able to walk 20 km, no problem and I lost 20lbs since.

Good luck if you decide to have it done.

My best friend had to had it removed urgently, because the wires were all tangled and were pucturing her uterus. she does not want to be pregnant at this time, but she does not want this thing to permenantly make her uncapable on having kids latter...

I came across your post whilst searching the site to see if anyone else was struggling to lose weight with the mirena. Firstly a bit of background info, I was diagnosed in January with a uterine fibroid of 7cm dimention, this was after going to the docs for nearly two years complaining of bleeding in between periods and great pain! I got fed up with being told that it was just my age and that it was normal so demanded to be taken seriously and be referred to a specialist! Firstly they prescribed primulot-nor, tp be taken from day 9 of the cycle and the minute I started to take it the problems with weight gain began, then the Mirena coil was suggested despite the fact that I had problems about 10 years ago when it worked it´s way out and I was in agony, but as the alternative was a total hysterectomy I decided to give it a try. Weight gained again despite exercising and calorie counting and the worst thing is that the darned thing is now "LOST"!! It was no where to be seen on the last scan I had and I know that it has not worked it´s way out. I am now on the waiting list for the hysterectomy and was told in August that it would be in 2 to 3 months time but so far nothing despite complaints to the hospital.
Just wondered if anyone else has had any experience of a lost coil, I´m worried about it but no one else seems to be concerned. Completely fed up with the weight issues, I successfuly lost 22 lb last year and it´s all steadlily going back on, I´m so bloated and feel about 4 months pregnant!

I don't believe that Mirena is supposed to cause weight gain in itself. Before I got mine I was freaked out because I had about 60lbs to lose and I heard all the horror stories. I got it about 2 weeks into my weight loss and it hasn't hindered me at all (down about 16lbs so far, right on schedule). I did however notice more intense cravings the first few days. Maybe it does cause a problem for some women but I think some are just using it as an excuse

anything that changes your bodies hormones changes the chemistry of your body. Lots of people cite sources that say there is no evidence blablabla but its so so common for women to have weight management issues when they use hormonal birth control. If you are having issues with the hormonal IUD i sugges getting the copper T iud. Its hormone free! No mood swings, no weight gain, no acne etc. Some people are more sensitive than others, so if you feel like its doing something to your body you are probably right!