Question 1

does the mirena (levonorgestrel) make you gain weight? what are some weight-related side effects?

Accepted Answer

No : Weight gain is not a known side effect of the Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD. You will certainly find people complaining about that online but scientific studies do not show a direct link. The most common side effect is the absence of menstrual cycles or very light periods.

Question 2

does the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud make you gain weight?
does it cause you to have breast pain? i had intercourse and my breast starting hurtin a few days later

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD slowly releases progesterone into the uterus.  Only a small fraction of this is actually absorbed into your system.  So it usually doesn't cause breast pain or weight gain.  Many women on Mirena (levonorgestrel) stop having periods.   However, Mirena (levonorgestrel) doesn't stop your hormones from cycling and the rise and fall of your hormones can still cause breast pain.  Best wishes!

Question 3

can the mirena iud make you gain weight in the tummy area please.

Accepted Answer

Not typical: Mirena is a small plastic device placed inside that uterus. It secretes a small amount of Progesterone that basically acts locally on the uterine lining. Systemic side effects such as weight gain are not usually associated with this method. Weight gain is very common for most men and women usually related to caloric intake and exercise.

Question 4

could mirena (levonorgestrel) have contributed to my weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No: Mirena (levonorgestrel) does not cause weight gain.

Question 5

is it possible that mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is making me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but uncommon: Less than 5% of Mirena (levonorgestrel) patients report weight gain per fda data.

Question 6

does the mirena cause extreme weight gain?

Accepted Answer

May be: as a side effect it can cause weight gain, but I am not sure what is your definition of extreme weight gain. You want to to watch your calories, exercise if you can, simple walking can do, and talk to your doctor, best wishes

Question 7

i'm getting my mirena (levonorgestrel) removed in 15 days. nervously. recommendations on a bc? no weight gain. and can easily be taken off of.

Accepted Answer

Similar: One birth control method that may fit what you're wanting is the Nuvaring.  It's a local progesterone-only medication and can be removed anytime.  Good luck!

Question 8

i had the mirena inserted 8 months ago and my skin is getting worse and worse around my jawline and chin. ive also gained weight despite increased exersize and improved diet, recently ive been thinking these may be linked?

Accepted Answer

Mirena: The way to find out if they are linked is to return to your specialist Gynecologist for a reevaluation. Make sure to take with you a list of all meds/supplements/vitamins that you take.

Question 9

could mirena (levonorgestrel) iud cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud releases a small amount of Progesterone on a daily basis. There is no significant weight gain associated with it.

Question 10

i got mirena (levonorgestrel) put in 4 months ago and since then have gained 20 pounds.i eat healthy and work out yet still continue to gain weight.whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Could be Mirena (levonorgestrel): As unlikely as it seems, the hormone in Mirena (levonorgestrel) can occasionally cause weight gain. If nothing else is different ; you continue to exercise and eat sensibly, i'd recommend you talk to your doc ; consider an alternative birth control. Have it removed if this describes your situation and use condoms or consider the paragard iud (non-hormonal copper based iud). Good luck.

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Can the mirena iud make you gain weight in the tummy area please.

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Could mirena (levonorgestrel) have contributed to my weight gain?

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Is it possible that mirena (levonorgestrel) iud is making me gain weight?

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Does the mirena cause extreme weight gain?

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I'm getting my mirena (levonorgestrel) removed in 15 days. nervously. recommendations on a bc? no weight gain. and can easily be taken off of.

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I had the mirena inserted 8 months ago and my skin is getting worse and worse around my jawline and chin. ive also gained weight despite increased exersize and improved diet, recently ive been thinking these may be linked?

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Could mirena (levonorgestrel) iud cause weight gain?

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I got mirena (levonorgestrel) put in 4 months ago and since then have gained 20 pounds.i eat healthy and work out yet still continue to gain weight.whats wrong with me?

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