WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] Mirena and light-headedness

Re: [Birth Control] Mirena and light-headedness

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:02:27 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Alisa: "[Birth Control] Mirena and light-headedness"

At Wed, 16 Jan 2002, Alisa wrote: >
>After using a conventional IUD for 3 years, I had a Mirena IUS inserted
>approx. 2 and a half months ago. I have had more frequent periods
>since then (every 16-22 days approx.) and spotting in between on a
>regular basis. (all of which I understand are normal side effects in
>the first 3 months) However, I have also been experiencing some serious
>dizziness and lightheadness, and even a momentarilly black out after a
>work out from the dizziness that .
>
>I have not done a complete correlation - but I am starting to bellieve
>that these dizzy periods happen when I am bleeding now (either from a
>period or spotting in between.
>
>Have there been any reports of this as a side effect from Mirena? And if
>so, is it a time-limited side effect?
>
>Thank you.

this is not a common reported side effect. You should see your doctor to rule out other causes, including anemia if you are bleeding alot

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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