"i was really frightened to get mirena after reading some of the awful reviews. however, it has been a good experience so far. i have had it for about a week. i was told about the spotting and i have only had a little one day. i had absolutely no stomach cramping after a couple of hours after it was put in, but you must take about 5 aleve before and after. the worst part was when they put it in. it wasn&#039;t bad until they dilated my cervix, and let me say, if that&#039;s what childbirth feels like, i&#039;m scared. that lasted for about 45 seconds and then was over. overall, i&#039;ve had a pretty good experience. everyone is different, but i am amazed at how little side effects i&#039;ve had."