"i had mirena placed in february 2012 at my 7 week check up following the birth of my daughter. i did have some side effects (fatigue, dizziness, cramps, spotting) the first 2 days after having mirena inserted but by day 3 i felt 100% better. 7 months later and i love it! i have not had a single period since insertion. during the week that my period is normally due i feel slightly bloated and more hungry then usual but it sure beats 10 - 12 days of heavy bleeding, severe cramps, nausea and vomiting. i&#039;m leaving mirena in place until i am ready to become pregnant again, possibly in another year or so. after baby #2 is born i will definitely have mirena inserted again!"