"i received mirena at 8 weeks post, october 2011.  i just had it removed a week ago. i was not bleeding when i had it in because i was nursing, i knew that i would have some spotting with the mirena for a few weeks, not a big deal.  well, i went to the doctor 6 months post insertion, my doctor had quit the practice so i had to see a different one, expressed my concerns about still spotting, i was spotting about 25 days a month, and she wouldn&#039;t take it out, said it should stop.  it was horrible! i spotted the entire time, i had absolutely no libido, my poor husband.  i went back to my regular doctor and he removed it last week, and i feel great! and my sex drive is back fast and furious!!"