It's a possibility, but the odds are low.
The copper IUD, Paragard, is nonhormonal and not associated with weight gain, said Leah Millheiser, MD, ob-gyn and director of the Female Sexual Medicine Program at Stanford Health Care. For hormonal IUDs, such as Mirena,"it's a possible side effect," Dr. Millheiser said. However, research suggests that theThe reason weight gain is a possibility with a hormonal IUD is because it releases a hormone called progestin.
But if you think that your hormonal IUD has been causing weight gain, and it's enough to cause concern, see your doctor and discuss your options. It might be that your body is sensitive to the hormones, and removal is an option if the weight won't come off. The majority of hormonal IUD users won't experience weight gain as a side effect, but if you're still weighing your birth control options, it might be a concerning prospect. If the possibility is causing you to avoid any kind of contraception, Dr. Millheiser suggested looking into nonhormonal options, such as the"We do know that that this isn't a major side effect of contraception," Dr. Millheiser said, including the pill and other forms of birth control.
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