Effect of Yoga on Position of Mirena Coil
There are no clear evidences that suggest any effect of yoga on position of Mirena coil or any other IUDs. In fact it sounds like one of those few myths associated with yoga. But to clarify your doubt you should consult your doctor before starting strenuous yoga poses. So far studies give no indication of yoga poses effecting the positions of IUDs in your body. If Mirena or any other IUD has been properly implanted in the right position, you are safe to go ahead with your regular yoga routine. However, some women have complaint about discomfort as they can feel the string of the IUDs inside their body.
Though no evidences support effect of yoga on the position of Mirena coil, this is quite evident that yoga has beneficial effects and helps to alleviate the side effect symptoms from these IUDs. Weight gain, mood swings, loss of libido and irregular periods are some of the common side effects experienced by women who are using Mirena or any other IUDs. Yoga helps to alleviate these side effects.
Mood swings are very common effect of IUDs. You can feel stressed and depressed. The breathing, meditation and relaxation exercises can help you fight your mood swings and help you stay emotionally stable.
Weight gain has been experienced by a number of women after using Mirena coil. ‘Hatha Yoga’ can help you stay physically fit. It will help you have muscle strength and a toned body. Ashtanga, Power Yoga and Bikram yoga (Hot Yoga) can help you lose your weight. They include athletic vigorous poses and should be done after your doctor’s advice and under a professional supervision.
Irregular periods are also side effect of IUDs. Yoga poses like Bhujanga Asana (Cobra), The Shoulder Strand (Sarvang Asana) and The Half Wheel (Ardh Chakrasan) are quite effective poses to cure irregular periods and fight those PMS symptoms. They also help with hormonal mood swings.
Loss of libido is also experienced after use of IUDs. Yoga leads to physical and mental fitness that improves the sex life also. Moreover special Yoga poses of Kriya Yoga are quite effective in improving one’s sex life.
Whether yoga effects the position of Mirena coil stays controversial and your doctor will be the best person to answer it. If you are in doubt, you can avoid those strenuous athletic positions. But you can always practice less complicated poses of breathing, mediations and relaxation exercises.
