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Re: BREASTHEALTH: Breasts grew 1 cup size 4 months after Mirena IUD insertion From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 20 May 2009 18:49:23 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: MENORRHAGIA: only spotting brown mucus after being off shot 4 a yr" Previous message: Samir F Abdel Aziz, MD : "Re: Uterine Fibroids and hormone balance" In reply to: Heidi: "BREASTHEALTH: Breasts grew 1 cup size 4 months after Mirena IUD insertion" Heidi The hormone in mirena stays in the uterus, it does not get into your circulation, so it should not be causing the breast enlargement...Dr. von Almen At Sun, 10 May 2009, Heidi wrote: > >Hi, > >I'm 28 and my breasts have grown a cup size recently. They're more >sensitive, but not painful or tender. I'm very active and have not >gained any weight elsewhere. > >I got the Mirena IUD 4 months ago, but my gyn told me I wasn't likely to >have any hormonal side effects since it contains the same drug (in a >smaller dose) as DepoProvera, which I had taken for 2 years prior to >switching to Mirena (with a 9 month break in between the two). Is there >any reason for this? Should I be concerned? I just lost my job (and >insurance) so am hoping I can avoid a trip to my costly gyn. > >Thanks! >Heidi -- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response. William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La. Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: MENORRHAGIA: only spotting brown mucus after being off shot 4 a yr" Previous message: Samir F Abdel Aziz, MD : "Re: Uterine Fibroids and hormone balance" In reply to: Heidi: "BREASTHEALTH: Breasts grew 1 cup size 4 months after Mirena IUD insertion"

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