Re: Mirena Coil and Low -Carbing - bit long sorry :)
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 13:53:46 -0800 (PST)
When I was taking provera (progesterone) I had
horrible PMS symptoms!
--- Sam Phillips <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:
> Hi - In February, (before I found this forum)I was
> fitted with a Mirena
> Coil, which I understand releases progesterone
> (sp??) over something
> like a 5 year period. It is hoped that this
> treatment will stop the
> long AF's Im experiencing (light but lasting
> months). I am unable to
> take other BCP because of a deep vein thrombosis I
> had during my second
> pregnancy.
>
> Nearly 6 weeks ago, thanks to postings here, I
> started the Atkins diet
> and have felt better than I have for ages.
> However, my AF came nearly two weeks ago and I
> experienced very bad PMS
> DURING it. Also it has not finished entirely .. as
> per my problems
> before Mirena was fitted. Also for last 10 days I
> have been getting
> horrible headaches and very tired and quite
> irritable over small things.
>
> Is it likely that the Mirena (prgesterone) is the
> cause, or could my
> low-carbing be the problem. Im very happy with my
> eating plan - take
> lots of supplements and have lost 18lbs.
>
> Any advice, help or info on this form of BC much
> appreciated.
>
> Tks & rgds
> Sam Phillips
>
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