"i&#039;ve had the mirena for 3 months now, and i love it. i&#039;m 22, no kids and the pain was very tolerable during insertion. my periods have gone from ~5 days down to 1, and no cramps! i never even think about my period anymore. downsides: i bled for for 3-4 weeks after i got it, and it made my acne flare up like crazy! i would still definitely recommend the mirena for anyone though, the initial month-long adjustment was worth it!"