"i am 24 and my son will be 3 in june. i have had it since oct 2009. i have been very happy with it. i had a few days of cramps and bleeding in the begining. but haven&#039;t had a full period since 09. just about half way through my 5 years and i am contemplating having it removed. i have been depressed, gained weight, mood swings. i am thinking about removing for a few months to see how my body reacts and possibly putting it back in. "