"i have used mirena for over 6 years, i had one reinserted after the 5 years was up. my first was placed not long after having my son, it did not hurt very much. i bled for a few hours and cramped but it went away quickly. the removal and 2nd insertion was only painful for 10 minutes. i have spotted a few times in the last 6 years. no cramps, no mood swings, and best of all i don&#039;t get pregnant! i used to have the worst periods, the ones with cramps that had you on the floor. ever since mirena i have not experienced anything like that. its amazing i am very happy i have stuck with it, no regrets."