"i&#039;ve had my mirena placed back in january of 2011 after i had my son. my insertion wasn&#039;t bad, but it wasn&#039;t terrible either. i didn&#039;t have any ill side effects like so many experiences on here. i had normal cycles up until 2013 when my cycle stopped. the only thing i didn&#039;t like was it was uncomfortable intimately. it literally left me bent over after intercourse with spotting. i&#039;m scheduled to have mine removed jan 20 2016. it&#039;s been a great form of bc for me outside of intercourse. i&#039;m not planning on getting another one placed unless i decide i&#039;ve had enough of the shot."