Sorry I'm not Carifairy

Have you looked into the paragard IUD? No hormones, so it wouldn't interfere with your thyroid, weight, or depression.

I had the mirena. I would recommend it to other women, but it did make me gain weight. I don't know how common it is, but it is a possibility.

And of course, you'll never know how anything will effect YOU until you try it!

Thanks Georgia59!

I did in fact look into the Paragard IUD. I really didn't like the heavy bleeding and cramps that are associated with it.

Yeah, I know everything is trial and error and not everything will work for everyone. UGH! Birth control is such a pain in the butt!!....LOL


Thanks so much Georgia59!

PARAGARD IUD only increases periods for women for the first 1-3 months, after that they return to normal.

I DID use a Mirena for 18 months, but switched to paragard because I had bleeding for ALL 18 months.

Mirena can cause some women to constantly bleed, it did to me.

I HAD a weight problem, I lost 90 pounds about 11 years ago.

MIRENA did not make me gain weight, or cause depression. BUT, I exercise 2 hours everyday, and never cheat on my diet.

My sis has paragard now and has no complaints.

ive had the mirena for a year now. and my appetite has increased TREMENDOUSLY! therefore, there was a lot weight gain. If i can control my eating habits and work out..i will loose weight. but that seems hard to do..because my cravings are so bad since ive been on this mirena. pre-mirena..ive always been able to control my cravings. i had the paraguard IUD..and i also had the heavy bleeding every month, bad cramps. and i always had a discharge. SO im just stuck in a rut! Keep the mirena? or go back to the paraguard? ugh! you're right Mainegirl..birth control is a pain in the butt!! i have 2 children, and i tried getting my tubes tied..but because of health issues i cant. Im thinking i should get a second opinion.