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  • The copper obviously has no hormones but still does the job! The main difference with copper is usually heavier periods but docs have good ways of controlling this. I'm already noticing differences (some not so great but will dissapear in time) - so in answer to your question, I like copper a lot more because selfishly the…
    in Mirena making weight loss impossible? Comment by khouston22 August 2012
  • Thanks - Will do.....but to be honest, I am just grateful to not feel so foggy!!
    in Mirena IUD and weight gain? Comment by khouston22 August 2012
  • Great info about the bleeding - thank you - I insisted on meds to reduce which they have given me greatfully! I insert post from another thread that I have just made:- OK - here goes. Had mine removed this morning but have to go for another scan to check a few bits and pieces out HOWEVER.....I spoke quite frankly to the GP…
    in Mirena making weight loss impossible? Comment by khouston22 August 2012
  • OK - here goes. Had mine removed this morning but have to go for another scan to check a few bits and pieces out HOWEVER.....I spoke quite frankly to the GP who removed about weight (water) gain; breast tenderness; acne; foggy brain; feeling pregnant and she burst out laughing (in a nice way) and said "why did nobody tell…
    in Mirena IUD and weight gain? Comment by khouston22 August 2012
  • There is another topic thread on this here:- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/329675-did-you-lose-weight-after-having-the-mirena-taken-out?page=4#posts-10046505 I had mine in 6 months ago, put 7lbs on within a week of insertion after losing 56lbs and haven't been able to shift an ounce since.....the other thread is…
    in Mirena making weight loss impossible? Comment by khouston22 July 2012
  • Pressure valve release sounds exactly like what I need! 4 days to go.....will update shortly thereafter.....
    in Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out? Comment by khouston22 July 2012
  • Did you notice a difference after you had it removed? I have another week to wait, but can't stand the bloated tummy much longer....
    in Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out? Comment by khouston22 July 2012
  • Better warn my husband!!!
    in Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out? Comment by khouston22 July 2012
  • I stumbled upon this because I am finally having mine removed next week after 6 months of general 'weirdness'!! I had a copper coil for 5 years but with really, really heavy periods and so GP said 'let's try this' after a load of scans and blood tests showed no particular reason for the heavy bleeding - in fact they just…
    in Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out? Comment by khouston22 July 2012
  • Ha Ha - thats brilliant - chatty people required! Chatty would certainly describe me! Having done WW for a year and lost 42lbs but then got stuck, i have found this system quite inspiring as it trellis me what will happen if I am particularly naughty!! Do you have a twitter feed as that can be a really useful way to…
    in New chatty friends Comment by khouston22 July 2012
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