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On Mirena IUD, Have Weight Gain, Severe Bloating, Regular Headaches, Mood Swings, Excessive Sleepiness. Is It Due To IUD?

This is a birth control question. I have the Merena IUD , have for a year and 4 months now. I want to know if how I am feeling is due to this. I have gained 20 pounds since i have had it! I get so bloated to the point that i look 5 months pregnant then goes away then comes back. I get head aches EVERYDAY (had my eyes tested, came back 20/20 vision ), but worst of all - I am extremely moody!!!! To the point where it causes problems with my relationship with my fiance, I get so mad then cry about getting mad, i get to the point where I am depressed and just wish I could sleep all day, yet nothing is really wrong, I am over senstive and exhausted, it comes in episodes last awhile then goes away for awhile, but it is always just a matter of time before it comes back. HELP!!! SHould i take it out? could this be the IUD? We plan on having a baby in a year so should i just take it out now? please help me i feel like im going crazy! Thank you!!!!
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. These symptoms of headache, mood swings, bloating and weight gain are due to Mirena IUD, which contains the progesterone hormone.
If it is causing much problem, then you should get it removed
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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On Mirena IUD, Have Weight Gain, Severe Bloating, Regular Headaches, Mood Swings, Excessive Sleepiness. Is It Due To IUD?

Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. These symptoms of headache, mood swings, bloating and weight gain are due to Mirena IUD, which contains the progesterone hormone. If it is causing much problem, then you should get it removed Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr Deepti Verma