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Does the mirena cause extreme weight gain?
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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
Answered 9/5/2018
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