Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
"I was given the Mirena on recommendation from my OBGYN doctor to treat constant bleeding.  I was advised that I could expect spotting throughout the first three months, but that after that it should be very light or non-existent.  Insertion was not horrible, but definitely not fun.  I bled for 4 months straight while on the Mirena, not to mention other not so fun side effects, like bloating, acne, and that awful smell (which they don&#039;t warn you about by the way).  I tried additional birth control pills on top of the Mirena, in order to stop the bleeding, but it only worked short term.  Finally I pulled the plug, quite literally actually.  Removal was painless and quick.  I opted for the Depo shot instead.  Miraculously the bleeding stopped!"