Does a Mirena IUD cause bipolar disorder?

It will not cause bipolar disorder, but can cause changes in mood and/or mood swings which could, perhaps, look like bipolar disorder. Fortunately, if your wife’s mood changes are due to a reaction to the hormones in the IUD, it is far easier to address than bipolar disorder. read more

It will not cause bipolar disorder, but can cause changes in mood and/or mood swings which could, perhaps, look like bipolar disorder. read more

This is my second Mirena IUD, I've had this one for 2 years and 9 months when bipolar symptoms started. Severe Depression started and stayed for a month, when I took an antidepressant it threw me into a hypomanic episode, but one small trigger sent me spiraling down again into deep depression. The mood swings are uncontrollable. read more

Bipolar Disorder Support Group. Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support. read more