QuestionHi,
I had my son 2 years ago and had only used birth control pills up until this past Feb when I got the Mirena. When I got it placed, I weighed 109 lbs- which was great bc it was at my pre-pregnancy weight (finally!). Unfortunately, I have gained 20 lbs since Feb.
I did go thru an episode of depression around April-May and remember eating more than usual-comfort eating. I came out of the depression and got my activity and diet back in order and also started taking cytomel for hypothyroidism and depression. I should say that even when depressed, I didnt sit around and eat unhealthy stuff- cookies and fries- no. I just ate a little more than what I usually ate. An extra snack during the day. Maybe two if I stayed up late.
Anyway, I completely expected that some of the weight would come off from a combination of better (lower calorie) diet and the cytomel to stimulate my metabolism.
Unfortunately, no weight came off and I gained more. 2 lbs in August and 2 lbs in September. I haver gained weight this fast and this much except when I was pregnant so this is unusual for me. I think back to what could possibly be causing this and the only thing substantive is that I got the Mirena places in Feb. I only gained a few pounds here and there and didnt worry too much about it until it got to 15, 18, 20 lbs.
Do you know the likelihood of Mirena causing weight gain? I think I am going to have it removed this week just to see. That brings me to my second question and that is if you have any other methods to recommend if I have the Mirena removed? I'd like something semi-permanent and doesnt cause weight gain (!)
Thanks so much for any help you can give!
Kristen*
AnswerHi Kristen,
Did you get the mirena removed? Please let me know this. I would like to talk to you by email because my time is limited on answering this question online at allexperts.com
Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and we can discuss things. I'd like to look up a topic that you mentioned.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
