"i was on the mirena for 4 months, and i received it after having my first child. at first, it was amazing. insertion did not hurt me what so ever. i did take medicine afterwards, but the day after i felt back to normal. now, a few months later, all the side effects are popping up. i felt alone, depressed, and suicidal. i felt like i was drowning. i have constant headaches, a weight gain of 20 pounds in four months. i thought this was all just due to my new postpartum life, but after reading others saying they gained weight i decided to get it out. sex is incredibly painful for me and feels like i&#039;m being stabbed. periods lasting 2 weeks, then off 2 weeks, then again. this drug is terrible, although i really wish it had worked for me."