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Had miranda for a year, gained 10 pounds. would changing to a copper iud have the same effects?

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Dr. Malina Milan answered

IUD: That amount of weight gain is unusual for mirena (levonorgestrel). In any case , the cooper iud has no hormones so side effects are not the same. Take care!

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Had miranda for a year, gained 10 pounds. would changing to a copper iud have the same effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Malina Milan answered

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