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Mirena coil
Can mirena coil cause significant weight gain ? I had a mirena coil inserted in January 2022 after a surgery to treat endometriosis . However I have water retention , have gained weight at least 6 to 8 kgs, increase pigmentation in neck fold , joint pains and muscle aches and general fatigue . I had none of these symptoms prior to mirena insertion and was active. Can mirena cause increased joint inflammation ? I have been told that I have early osteoarthritic changes in multiple joints.
Can mirena cause all these symptoms ?
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How long has the merina got inserted?
Do a LFT, KFT, routine urine,
Vit D3, CBC FBS and get in touch. It is clear that merina is not suiting you.
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It will not cause any of the these symptoms
Get your blood sugar level evaluated
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There is no significant correlation of weight gain with Mirena. Pigmentation in skin fold is a sign of insulin resistance. What was your initial weight and BMI?
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Dr. Dhvanee Desai
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Mirena releases levonorgestrel hormone in a controlled amount everyday and it has a local action. It does not go into the blood stream. So these symptoms are unlikely because of mirena. You should get checked for diabetes because it can also cause these symptoms. But if mirena is causing you a lot of discomfort then you can get it removed and there are alternative solutions available.
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Dr. Sneha Rajiv
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
No. Mirena is not the cause
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