"i read a lot of horror stories online before i got the mirena so i was concerned, but willing to give it a try. i think it&#039;s great - but there were a few bad points in the first few months of the medication. 

insertion was very uncomfortable, cramping followed by cramps lasting for six hours and light soreness for a couple of days (i have no children). i had a light period lasting for over one month after insertion, and really weird brown discharge after that for several months. i didn&#039;t notice a change to my libido. i felt &quot;aware&quot; of the mirena for a while. but i stuck with it. 

it&#039;s a year since. i have no symptoms - no mood swings, no skin issues, no weird bodily functions. i don&#039;t have a period anymore or any cramping - it&#039;s awesome!"