"i had mirena right after my 2nd child in 2009. insertion wasnt bad at all. felt like mild cramping i felt like passing out only bc i stopped breathing from being nervous. but i bled...literally for 3 weeks straight. after that i was fine but i gained 10 lbs and i was a total nutcase. i had it in for 2 years. the removal was the worst it felt like she was pulling my insides out. i just had my 3rd child and i am trying skyla...every person is different.  talk to your dr she or he knows you the best"