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Does Copper-T Insertion Cause Weight Gain?

I m 32 yrs old. I have inserted a copper t after a deliver of 1year. After 6 month my weight increase rapidly and now after almost a year my weight is gained almost 10kg. Also my period is uncertain n cycle is also for 1 week. Please suggest me shall I remove a copper T
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
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Hi,

The Copper -T IUD is a plastic, T shaped device with copper wire wrapped around it. It creates an inflammatory reaction in your uterus which is toxic to sperm. They helps prevent pregnancy. The device lasts up to 10 years before you need to replace it. The Copper- T IUD doesn't contain any hormones, so there is no direct way that it would affect weight gain. Copper- T IUD users may gain weight though, just like people who are not using any contraception will gain weight with time and age. Gaining body weight or obesity may hamper normal menstrual cycle.

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Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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Does Copper-T Insertion Cause Weight Gain?

Hi, The Copper -T IUD is a plastic, T shaped device with copper wire wrapped around it. It creates an inflammatory reaction in your uterus which is toxic to sperm. They helps prevent pregnancy. The device lasts up to 10 years before you need to replace it. The Copper- T IUD doesn t contain any hormones, so there is no direct way that it would affect weight gain. Copper- T IUD users may gain weight though, just like people who are not using any contraception will gain weight with time and age. Gaining body weight or obesity may hamper normal menstrual cycle. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician