Mirena/ progestin and osteoporosis link

http://www.dailystrength.org/treatments/Mirena/before-using


Here's another link. Below is what is says for Mirena about osteo:


Other conditions that increase the chances for osteoporosis (brittle bones)—Since it is possible that certain doses of progestins may cause temporary thinning of the bones by changing your hormone balance, it is important that your doctor know if you have an increased risk of osteoporosis. Some things that can increase your risk for having osteoporosis include cigarette smoking, abusing alcohol, taking or drinking large amounts of caffeine, and having a family history of osteoporosis or easily broken bones. Some medicines, such as glucocorticoids (cortisone-like medicines) or anticonvulsants (seizure medicine), can also cause thinning of the bones. It is especially important that you tell your doctor about any of these risk factors if you are taking Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection or depo-subQ provera 104. This contraceptive may cause loss of bone mineral density. Your doctor may replace this contraceptive with a different one. However, it is thought that progestins can help protect against osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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