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Can IUD Insertion Cause Skin Color Change?

My daughter age 32 got mirena IUD inserted less than 1 week ago. She said she thinks her skin is yellowing (jaundice) appearing. Of course has cramps and bleeding which she expected but had bad headache yesterday and noticed this change in skin color. What can this be caused from in the body and y.this IUD?
Fri, 2 Dec 2016
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Hallow Dear,

Mirena is an intrauterine device that contains Progestational medicine.

Both Oestrogen and Progesterone are metabolised and detoxicated in Liver. Hence these medicines do increase the load on the liver function. Therefore, the women with recent history of Jaundice are not prescribed hormonal contraceptives.

Please get Liver function test of your daughter performed on her blood.

With suspicion of Jaundice with hormonal contraception, you should report to your Gynaecologist ASAP. Meanwhile she should consume plenty of honey and juice of tender castor leaves.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Can IUD Insertion Cause Skin Color Change?

Hallow Dear, Mirena is an intrauterine device that contains Progestational medicine. Both Oestrogen and Progesterone are metabolised and detoxicated in Liver. Hence these medicines do increase the load on the liver function. Therefore, the women with recent history of Jaundice are not prescribed hormonal contraceptives. Please get Liver function test of your daughter performed on her blood. With suspicion of Jaundice with hormonal contraception, you should report to your Gynaecologist ASAP. Meanwhile she should consume plenty of honey and juice of tender castor leaves. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri