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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: kkelanor on August 08, 2023, 08:28:08 AM

Title: Mirena + Progynova (oral estrogen) impact on weight gain???
Post by: kkelanor on August 08, 2023, 08:28:08 AM

Hi all,
Finally my coil has settled and i am only getting light spotting. However i have increased in weight around my middle despite continuing normal very healthy diet and daily exercise which is a combination of lifting weights, long walks, swimming and yoga, with occasional cycling thrown in.
The only thing that is different is this form of HRT.
I had patches before and did not experience weight gain.
I would appreciate any thoughts.

Title: Re: Mirena + Progynova (oral estrogen) impact on weight gain???
Post by: Perinowpost on August 08, 2023, 08:39:36 AM

I gained weight when I had the mirena. It’s one of the side effects unfortunately, continuous progesterone leads to bloating. It doesn’t affect everyone, but definitely did with me x

Title: Re: Mirena + Progynova (oral estrogen) impact on weight gain???
Post by: kkelanor on August 14, 2023, 02:45:21 PM

HI Perinowpost, it's frustrating isn't it!
did you continue with it? x