"i had been experiencing probs with high blood pressure and melazma from the birth control patch. my doc advised me to use mirena. i am 30 and have 3 children, my doctor told me implanting the iud would be uncomfortable but since i had kids it shouldn&#039;t be so bad. it was the most pain i have ever been in. worse than my labor with all 3. they said it wouldn&#039;t last long, but i had to lie down in the office for 2 hours, until the office closed. the cramping continued for a couple days. i had stuck with it for about 6 months, but my face is breaking out like i am 15 (which i have never had a problem with) and i have had an awful discharge since i have had the iud. i have had very very mild periods which is nice, but i plan on having it removed."