"i&#039;ve had my iud for about 3 months. the insertion was a lot more painful than i expected and i had bad cramps for a couple days afterward. it was overall not bad seeing as it last for 5 years. i gained about 10lbs when i first got it but have been able to lost about 6 of those with diet and exercise changes. i do have pretty extreme mood swings but they are getting better as i think the hormones are working themselves out! i have an increase in sex drive for sure!!"