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Can Mirena IUD Cause Constipation?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015
Question: Can my IUD(mirena) make me constipated? I notice the constipation once a month and with the constipation I also get really tender breast.
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

No mirena does not cause constipation.

Also since you are gettting constipated once a month and associated tender breast Mirena is not the reason.

Please drink lots of water and high fibre diet.

Is the tender breast associated with menses?
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Can Mirena IUD Cause Constipation?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Dear, No mirena does not cause constipation. Also since you are gettting constipated once a month and associated tender breast Mirena is not the reason. Please drink lots of water and high fibre diet. Is the tender breast associated with menses?