"i had my mirena inserted 3 weeks ago on the 28th. the procedure itself was probably the most painful thing i have ever experienced, however the doctor had a hard time getting my cervix to cooperate so it took longer than most. i was on the 2nd day of my period when i got it inserted and when i went in it was fairly heavy and i had really bad cramps. literally since the day of insertion my period hasn&#039;t ended. it is extremely light, some days barely even spotting, and i haven&#039;t needed to use a tampon or anything since. it is kind if a nuissance but after reading many reviews and talking with friends i feel like it will be worth it in the long run. do some research yourself as well as talk to your doctor about options before making a decision"