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Does Mirena cause weight gain?

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I've been on the mini pill Cerelle for years now and I've been told by my gynae to try the Mirena so I've been booked in to have it next week.

I have a lot of weight issues, it's taken me years to lose 40lbs and I'm very anxious/self concious about weight. I am terrified to try the mirena and am considering backing out after hearing it apparently causes bad weight gain.

It's the same hormone as Cerelle, and I haven't gained weight on that pill - does this mean maybe I'll be fine?

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The scientific evidence shows mirena doesn’t cause weight gain. However the hormonal change can cause water retention and bloating. If your current pill isn’t causing that issue then I think it’s safe to guess you will be fine but no one can guarantee that for you, even your GP I’m afraid.

Anecdotally I did not gain weight or have bloating on the mirena but I am a sample of one so that means nothing apart from it is possible.

Good luck with your choice.

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