"i am 26 years old and got the mirena iud 6 months ago. i do not have any children. getting the iud inserted was the most pain i have ever experienced, it felt like my uterus was getting electrocuted!! after getting it inserted, i had severe cramps that lasted for at least 3 months along with constant bleeding and/or spotting. these cramps were significantly more painful than my normal cramps. i had to take t3&#039;s and at times couldn&#039;t even move. since then i have also gained 20 lbs and got acne on my chin/neck/chest. i have also got random skin rashes. i was really hoping this would work out for me, but i am thinking about getting it removed if nothing changes in the next few months - i don&#039;t feel like myself anymore."