I have an IUD and it hasn't affected me that way at all. It actually helped with monthly ups and downs and I don't have the hassle of Aunt Flo visiting.

I think having a baby totally messes with your hormones... and then losing a loved one so tragically can throw even the strongest into a tail spin.

I am so sorry about your loss but am happy you have the little one. Hope you begin to feel better soon... keep reaching out.

I am not able to speak as ever used an IUD but just thinking were I to seriously consider I would do all the research I could about the risks & side effects of implementing one of those. Have you talked to your doctor about checking your thyroid or other bloodwork to pin down where your symptoms are coming from? I'm new here & truly hope you can find some answers soon..

I don't know personally about an IUD, but I would think that any changes to your hormones would have happened in the first 6 months or so. If you've had it in 3 years, then I don't think it is causing anything new now.

But yeah, doesn't hurt to ask your doctor about it and see what they say.

Hope you're doing good today!

Thank you all...

I have been tested for thyroid my thyroid levels are all good. They are currently in the works of testing me for an adrenal insufficiency aka Addison disease ( I have low sodium and potassium). I guess I am just thinking if that comes back negative that maybe I should really consider getting my IUD removed since my depression and anxiety came pretty much as soon as I got my IUD placed and I have been struggling ever since.

It's good that you are thinking about when your anxiety started. If we can pin point the time it started, it really helps all of us with trying to fix our anxiety.

Yes, that sounds like something about the IUD could be causing it... and sure, why not get it removed and after a few months, see how your anxiety and depression are doing. The hormones could be messing with your body. And like you said, with the adrenal issues you're having, maybe best if you could remove other hormones (example - from the IUD) that are being put in your body right now. Kind of reset your body back to how it was, you know?

You can always get it put back in again later. Wouldn't it be great if that's what was causing your anxiety/depression?

I wish you luck! Let us know!!

Hi. Is your IUD one of the ones that has progesterone release? If so, that would be something to look into. The one I had years ago did. My body didn’t tolerate it. I wondered for years why I have bouts of depression and anxiety. Mine turned out to be thyroid related. Although my levels were close to normal, I had an undiagnosed autoimmune issue. I hope you are able to get to the bottom of it.

Just an update... my lab results came back and everything looked good. Its seeming like the issues I am having are strictly mental health.