I had Mirena inserted 12 months ago. Since then I have gained 7 pounds which puts my total post pregnancy weight at 18 pounds over my pre pregnancy weight. I am only 5'2, hence this is a huge deal for me. I eat a low calorie, low carb, high protein diet and exercise at least walk a minimum of 45 minuts per day. I continue to gain weight :-( (mind you - I have NEVER had a weight gain issue in my life prior to the Mirena). I attribute this to the hormones. I am also experiencing frequent mood swings, fatigue and yeast infections. The yeast infections come every time my hubby and I have intimate relations. It is to the point that I don't want him to even touch me because I know it will hurt from the burning and the next day it will be horrible. I requested to have it removed and my Nurse practitioner was arguing with me that these reasons were not sufficient enough to have the IUD removed. I have made another appointment with a real OBGYN and will now demand to have it removed. Perhaps I will try the Para Gard. A few of my girl friends have it and they do not experience any of my symptoms.
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I had Mirena inserted 12 months ago. Since then I have gained 7 pounds which puts my total post pregnancy weight at 18 pounds over my pre pregnancy weight. I am only 5'2, hence this is a huge deal for me. I eat a low calorie, low carb, high protein diet and exercise at least walk a minimum of 45 minuts per day. I continue to gain weight :-( (mind you - I have NEVER had a weight gain issue in my life prior to the Mirena). I attribute this to the hormones. I am also experiencing frequent mood swings, fatigue and yeast infections. The yeast infections come every time my hubby and I have intimate relations. It is to the point that I don't want him to even touch me because I know it will hurt from the burning and the next day it will be horrible. I requested to have it removed and my Nurse practitioner was arguing with me that these reasons were not sufficient enough to have the IUD removed. I have made another appointment with a real OBGYN and will now demand to have it removed. Perhaps I will try the Para Gard. A few of my girl friends have it and they do not experience any of my symptoms.
October 22, 2009 - 5:55pmThis Comment
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