"out of the 5 people i know who have gotten this birth control, i am the only one who still has it in. i had it inserted 2yrs ago. the procedure itself was not bad. i have to say this is the worst birth control i have used.  the acne started first.  as soon as my periods stopped, the cramping started almost every day. within the last 4 months i have gained a lot of weight. i am having terrible headaches and heartburn. i constantly feel bloated and all the weight i gained went straight to my stomach. i am puking, my breasts are incredibly sore. i feel like i&#039;m pregnant when i&#039;m not....mood swings, pain every day, urinary tract infections, etc. i am having it removed!"