<human>: Hey Docter,am I have this LUD contraceptive (every1 pronounce it as loob) its for five years nd its my 3rd year with it,so am starting to slim(lose weight)my aunt said maybe its it!so I want to know if it can make a person lose weight like is it 1 one of the side effects?am really worried
<bot>: Hallow Dear, There are two types of intrauterine contraceptive devices: medicated and non medicated. In medicated devices, mostly progesterone is impregnated in them. Progesterone is known to increase the weight; not loose it. Non-medicated devices have no effect on individual weight. If you are losing weight, please consult your physician for some unnoticed underlying disease like tuberculosis or hormonal dysfunction like Thyroid dysfunction. Accordingly, you may have to take treatment. I hope this gives you some guidelines. 