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What Causes Heaviness And Soreness In Breasts While On Mirena IUD?
Hello, I m 42, and I ve had the IUD Mirena for the past three years. I ve had my share of side effects. I ve noticed lately my breasts feel real heavy and so sore to touch. They remind me of how i felt with pregnancies. I read that the Mirena causes so breast, but how often should that be occuring
Mon, 4 May 2015
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
IUD Mirena is a device that is slowly releasing Levonorgestrel, a female hormone that will help prevent pregnancy. It is true that tender breasts are commonly occurring while on this device.
However, you are 42 years old, the life period when peri/menopause problems would start.
At this point, a hormonal balance and further evaluation by OG specialist are advised to rule out peri/menopause issues.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
I understand your concerns.
IUD Mirena is a device that is slowly releasing Levonorgestrel, a female hormone that will help prevent pregnancy. It is true that tender breasts are commonly occurring while on this device.
However, you are 42 years old, the life period when peri/menopause problems would start.
At this point, a hormonal balance and further evaluation by OG specialist are advised to rule out peri/menopause issues.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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