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Have Mirena IUD Inserted. Safe To Use?

I had a Mirena IUD inserted last July and at the time was 360lbs 5'10". I cannot take BCP for the fact that I am at high risk for blood clots (legs/feet/ankles swell a lot). My GYN who inserted the IUD had a difficult time due to my cervic being tilted and to the left. Can I safely still use this IUD at the weight or are there other procedures out there for me. We already have 2 children and I will be 40 this year and with my current weight, I believe that having any more children would not only put me at risk, but also another pregnancy. any suggestions
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for your query.
You are absolutely right, pregnancy and abortion also would put you at high risk with your weight.
YOu can definitely use the Mirena IUD, particularly as it had been inserted with difficulty.
You can also think of tubal ligation as an option.
Bariatric surgery also would benefit you with your weight.
Take care.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Nehal Mehta's  Response
hello,
thank you for using health care magic,
well mirena is absolutely safe for you.. it will not increase risk of blood clots like o.c. pills..
as you have completed your family you can also under go permanent birth control method like tubal ligation or your husband can go under vasectomy.. its better if you husband goes under vasectomy ,it is more safe and short procedure than tubal ligation..
hope this helps you..
take care..
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Have Mirena IUD Inserted. Safe To Use?

Hello Thanks for your query. You are absolutely right, pregnancy and abortion also would put you at high risk with your weight. YOu can definitely use the Mirena IUD, particularly as it had been inserted with difficulty. You can also think of tubal ligation as an option. Bariatric surgery also would benefit you with your weight. Take care.