Birth Control/merena

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is it true that the merena can let you gain weight?
i have it in now for 2 years and i struggle with my weight.

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Dear Cornelia,

Yes, it can definitely cause weight gain.  Follow this link to find a discussion about other women who have experienced this, and read what they did about it.

http://www.steadyhealth.com/mirena_iud_weight_gain_t59935.html

Take care,

Deb

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