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Can Mirena IUD Lead To Drunk Feeling Just After 2 Drinks?

I am 21, 5 5 , 120 lbs and had a Mirena IUD put in April of this year. Before when I drank I would need more than a couple drinks to feel even a little tipsy, now I have noticed that when I drink now I often feel drunk after only 2 drinks. Could this be a side effect of the hormones?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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I have not heard about, or read that Mirena IUD can decrease your susceptibility to alcohol. Maybe the local pub isn't watering your drinks down as much? At 120 lbs., I wouldn't think it would take many drinks to produce an effect. Also drinking on an empty stomach will cause more rapid absorption. Eating, especially higher fat foods will slow metabolism. I think its something other than the Mirena IUD.
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Can Mirena IUD Lead To Drunk Feeling Just After 2 Drinks?

I have not heard about, or read that Mirena IUD can decrease your susceptibility to alcohol. Maybe the local pub isn t watering your drinks down as much? At 120 lbs., I wouldn t think it would take many drinks to produce an effect. Also drinking on an empty stomach will cause more rapid absorption. Eating, especially higher fat foods will slow metabolism. I think its something other than the Mirena IUD.