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Hi, I have had the mirena coil (iud) fitted a week ago. Now I worried it was a mistake, I have tried every pill cause of my age and weight this is the last thing to try. I'm over the fitting and biopsy.
I have read since this can have a side afferct of weight gain. I'm overweight to begin with, the things I've read not here is people haven't changed their eating habbits,go to the gym and the pounds pile on.
When I went to the family planning clinic the professional I saw told me no contraception makes a weight gain happen, its what is put in your mouth that does it. Can anyone tell me their view or experience please.
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justin12683 loopy_lou_71
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The professional at the family planning clinic is right, there is no conclusive link between contraception and weight gain. We only tend to hear the negative aspects of medications because noone raves about a contraception that does it's job and works well. In your circumstances you should probably give it a good try for at least 6 months so that your body can get used to it and then make a decision from there.
I hope this helps.
loopy_lou_71 justin12683
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mrsmop loopy_lou_71
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The professional who told you that it is what you put in your mouth that causes the weight gain, is absolutley right.
Don't worry and ignore everyone else! Often, when people feel hungry, it is actually because they are thirsty and need a drink of water - not a fizzy drink full of sugar because that will add pounds.
aveline loopy_lou_71
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You can always try keeping notes/diary of what you eat. You can see if you have a larger appetite and are eating more...or if you just find the prescription to slow your metabolism (but again, so would the others you took if there is something contributing). And, then you can either restrict/change what you eat or you can up your movement (or exercise if you go to a gym) to be sure that you're not adding weight.
And, only you know this for sure, but do you NEED an IUD/BCPs? There are other ways, either permanent or barrier (condom) that prevent pregnancy or help family planning and don't change your hormone levels.
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