Is my coil causing low blood pressure?

Do you have the copper one or the one with hormones (called Mirena in the US)?

Missing periods with Mirena is very common, and it's one of the best side effects. However, it doesn't cause low blood pressure. In fact, it usually raises your pressure a bit. If you have the Mirena, the low bp is probably caused by the diet. Some bp medications have doses that vary, and the dosage is prescribed based on how much you weigh. If you've lost a stone, the medication might be driving your BP down. Restrictive diets also lower your BP. The dizziness can be caused by the low BP, by dehydration, or by the diet. Do not adjust your medication yourself. See a doctor as soon as you can. In the mean time, drink plenty of fluids, and have an isotonic drink or a cup of coffee on hand in case your blood pressure really dips.

If you miss your period while using the copper IUD, see a doctor ASAP because you might have etopic pregnancy. There's also a very slim change of etopic pregnancy with Mirena, but it's very unlikely. In either case, you have to see a doctor.

ETA: Since I also have low BP and Mirena, your question got me worried and I called their customer support line and my doctor. Mirena does not cause low BP.

Not getting up or moving suddenly helps with the dizziness. Sudden movements and very large meals can cause drops in BP, so your doctor is right about the movement.

I hope she checked your medication dosage and your current weight when you went there.

There is only a rare chance that the copper coil will cause damage to the uterus and possible infertility as a result- the risk is very remote. The problem with the copper coil is that the Mirena IUS is actually better. With Mirena, periods are typically shorter, lighter and less painful. With the copper coil periods are often longer, more painful and heavier. It was one thought that nulliparous (women who have not had children) should not have the copper coil, however it has since been decided that it is safe for nulliparous women. If I were you, go with Mirena. Although it is a hormone contraceptive- the hormone is released directly into the womb, thus minimising the side effects on the rest of the body.

Fruits have sugar, it's natural, but some fruits can even be bad for you. Veggies are a lot healthier, particularly the green ones.

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yes it may be due to coil fitted, you need to consult your docotor at the earliest and should seek alternative

No it can not lower down BP.Hemoglobin blood to be checked.You can use Iron containing food will help

Foods High in Iron

Posted by: Oodora in Nutrition

Many women suffer from iron deficiency, or anemia, because we don’t eat enough iron dense foods, plus we lose iron during menstruation. For these reasons it’s extremely important that we add iron rich foods to our diet.

Iron deficiency anemia is also a problem with kids who are picky eaters. Check out the list below for foods high in iron, plus the foods you should and should not eat with them.

Absorption of iron from food is influenced by multiple factors. One important factor being the form of the iron. Heme iron, found in animal sources, is highly available for absorption. Non-heme iron on the other hand, found in vegetable sources, is less bio-available.

How much iron do I need?

• The recommended iron intake for men and post-menopausal women is 8 mg. The recommended intake for pre-menopausal women is 18 mg and the recommendation increases to 27 mg for pregnant women.

• Children ages 7 to 12 months need 11 mg, 1 to 3 years 7mg, 4 to 8 years 10mg, 9-13 years 8mg, 14 to 18 years 11 mg (for boys), 15 mg (for girls).

Iron Absorption Enhancers: eat these foods to increase the iron absorption of the foods below.

• Meat/fish/poultry

• Fruits: Orange, Orange Juice, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit etc

• Vegetables: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, tomato, tomato juice, potato, green & red peppers

• White wine

Iron Absorption Inhibitors: these foods decrease the iron absorption.

• Red Wine, Coffee & Tea

• Vegetables: Spinach, chard, beet greens, rhubarb and sweet potato

• Whole grains and bran

• Soy products

List of Grains Rich in Iron:

• Brown rice, 1 cup cooked 0.8 mg

• Whole wheat bread, 1 slice 0.9 mg

• Wheat germ, 2 tablespoons 1.1 mg

• English Muffin, 1 plain 1.4 mg

• Oatmeal, 1 cup cooked 1.6 mg

• Total cereal, 1 ounce 18.0 mg

• Cream of Wheat, 1 cup 10.0 mg

• Pita, whole wheat, 1 slice/piece, 6 ½ inch 1.9 mg

• Spaghetti, enriched, 1 cup, cooked 2.0 mg

• Raisin bran cereal, 1 cup 6.3 mg

List of Iron Rich Legumes, Seeds, and Soy:

• Sunflower seeds, 1 ounce 1.4 mg

• Soy milk, 1 cup 1.4 mg

• Kidney beans, ½ cup canned 1.6 mg

• Chickpeas, ½ cup, canned 1.6 mg

• Tofu, firm, ½ cup 1.8 mg**

• Soy burger, 1 average 1.8 to 3.9 mg**

• Raw Spinach, 1 cup 1 mg**

• Cooked Spinach, 1 cup 3.5 mg **

• Pumpkin Seeds, ½ cup roasted 8.5 mg

• Pistachios, ½ cup 4.4 mg

• List of Vegetables Rich in Iron:

• Broccoli, ½ cup, boiled 0.7 mg

• Green beans, ½ cup, boiled 0.8 mg

• Lima beans, baby, frozen, ½ cup, boiled 1.8 mg

• Beets, 1 cup 1.8 mg

• Peas, ½ cup frozen, boiled 1.3 mg

• Potato, fresh baked, cooked w/skin on 4.0 mg

• Vegetables, green leafy, ½ cup 2.0 mg

• Watermelon, 6 inch x ½ inch slice 3.0 mg

Other Foods Rich in Iron:

• Blackstrap Molasses, one tablespoon 3.0 mg

• Dates or Prunes, ½ cup 2.4 mg

• Beef, Pork, Lamb, three ounces 2.3 to 3.0 mg

• Liver (beef, chicken), three ounces 8.0 to 25.0 mg*

• Clams, Oysters ¾ cup 3.0 mg

• Dark meat Turkey ¾ cup 2.6 mg

• Pizza, cheese or pepperoni, ½ of 10 inch pie 4.5 to 5.5 mg

*Pregnant women should not eat liver because of the high Vitamin A content which can harm the baby.

**East with iron absorption enhancers.