Merina IUD

I've had my Merina IUD for almost 4 years now.

I had tried about 10 different types of birth control pills before having the IUD inserted. I found that I gained weight and developed bad acne no matter what type of pill I was on. I had been eating super healthy and exercising for at least an hour each day, and could not lose a pound to save my life.

As soon as I had the IUD inserted, within the first 4-6 weeks I lost 15 - 20lbs without lifting a finger and felt fantastic. Also, my periods stopped completely after about 2 months of light spotting. I haven't had a period in almost 4 years!

My weight remained the same for approx 2.5 years...but over the last year to a year and a half I've been noticing the pounds to be creeping back up on me and am now pretty much back at the weight I was before I had the IUD inserted.

I will also point out that I work out for 1 hour 5 times a week and eat a pretty well balanced diet, with the few exceptions once in a while.

Any ideas why my body would go back to the way it used to be?

Any other birth control methods to suggest?

I am considering the nova T IUD, but really don't care to have my period start up again, nor at a heavier flow.

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