"i&#039;ve had the mirena since 2004.  i had my first one removed after 3 years and was pregnant within a month!  at my 6 week appointment i had another inserted.  three years later, we wanted another child and were pregnant in a couple of months.  amazing.  i will admit, after the first one was inserted i cramped and it was miserable for two weeks.  every one since went in easy and out easy.  i&#039;ve had no period to speak of for years. i&#039;m coming up on the five year mark and am totally planning on another!"