"i had this inserted in october 2013 after consulting with my doctor, who pushed it for the convenience. insertion was quick and painless, with minor stinging. the first 2 months were awful with acne, depression, crying, and mood swings, which stabilized once i recognized the cause. months 4 to 6 were even worse because i would not stop bleeding. numerous times i wanted it removed, but my doctor told me to give my body 6 months to adjust. finally after almost 10 months my body is doing better. bleeding has stopped for 6 weeks and counting although i am fighting slight weight gain of 3 to 5 pounds. yes, you cannot beat the convenience, but you need to seriously consider the side effects because they were unbearable many times for me."