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Could Mirena Coil Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Hi i was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in May 2011. Prior to this time i was fit and healthy with no family history of RA. I had a Mirena coil fitted in Jan 2011 and it was just after this that i started experiencing stiff and painful joints. Is there a connection between Mirena coil and RA?
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Mirena coil contains the hormone levonorgestrel. Mirena is a good coil and has less side effects. Coming to your question, there is no connection between Mirena coil and Rheumatoid arthritis. It is just a coincident that immediately after inserting the coil you were diagnosed as having RA.
Hope that answers your question.
Regards, Dr.Imaad.
Mirena coil contains the hormone levonorgestrel. Mirena is a good coil and has less side effects. Coming to your question, there is no connection between Mirena coil and Rheumatoid arthritis. It is just a coincident that immediately after inserting the coil you were diagnosed as having RA.
Hope that answers your question.
Regards, Dr.Imaad.
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