Birth Control
"I&#039;ve had the Mirena for almost 3 years now. Insertion wasn&#039;t a problem. However, at my next annual exam my doctor told me he didn&#039;t see the string anymore but assured me it&#039;s not a problem. I had spotting each month in the beginning. Very light and would last about 3 days. I also experienced heavy discharge in the beginning. Now I have no spotting, no discharge. I did gain weight from it. Lately I have been experiencing severe cramping which I can only describe as almost feeling like contractions when you&#039;re about to give birth. They&#039;re that bad! Needless to say, I have scheduled an appointment with my OBGYN and I may have it removed. But overall, it&#039;s an effective birth control."