"i had the mirena placed at my 6 week postpartum visit in may 2014 after my second child at the age of 25. my husband and i knew our family was complete. i discussed birth control options with my obgyn - mirena, essure, and the pill. i opted for the mirena after asking yons of questions, which he was very honest and told me out of the 5 he puts in he might take 2 out, i knew that wasn&#039;t good odds but i will give it a try. he inserted it in no time with no pain. i have had it in for about 15 months now and absolutely love it. i haven&#039;t had any weight gain, no crazy hormones, no cramping, and best of all no spotting or periods since day 1. i hope my success continues like this for the next 4 years with it inserted."