"i&#039;m 27 with no kids. i do not want kids and never have. i wanted something long term that was more reliable than the pill and wouldn&#039;t mess with me in the way the shot does. i&#039;ve had mirena for several months now. at first the cramping was odd and painful, nothing i couldn&#039;t handle, it would happen sporadically and would subside after a few minutes. a few months into it, its pretty much gone. no periods and minimal spotting. it was literally, for me &quot;stick it and forget it&quot; i&#039;m very happy with it. no weight gain, no acne, no mood swings. i&#039;m still my regular self. for the insertion  i was really scared and my ob gave me something for nerves. honestly it just felt like a deep cramp. i didn&#039;t feel the pinch. but its different for everyone."