mirena weight gain, periods, acne

I am so happy I found this site and all of your posts! I had Mirena inserted 2 years ago and have put on 30 pounds in this time. Most of the weight seems to be in my stomach area. Also battle with acne and irregular periods. Though my periods have lessened and the cramps are vitually gone I experience bleeding often throughout the month. Usually at least 2 weeks out of the month. I just kept telling myself it would eventually regulate itself out. It didn't.
As for the wieght, I never even suspected Mirena as being responsible since my Dr. told me if anything it would cause me to lose wieght. Not in my case. Although dieting and exercising (and a history free of any kind of wieght problems or battles) the pounds would not budge...instead they continued slowly adding up.
I had Mirena removed a few days ago now. It was completely painless and easy. I hope to see my body return to normal. However now face the dilema of what method to go to now. Any suggestions? I read on another website that those with Insulin Resistance problems may have problems with the Progestin in many forms of birth control. Has anyone else heard about this or found this to be true? I am wondering if this may be why Mirena has bothered me as I have in the past had blood sugar issues. Anyone know about this??

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