"i had mirena placed about 4 1/2 months ago, and have had nothing but problems since! having it placed was fairly painful but not too bad. i had cramping for a few hours after and that was it. about a month after having it placed i started having terrible cramps, mood swings, low sex drive, very dry during sex, i&#039;ve gained about 30 pounds since i got it. the only thing it improved is my period. my period usually lasts about 3 or 4 days and is very light, but that doesn&#039;t make up for the horrible cramps. i am having the mirena taken out this week."