"just wanted to share my positive experience using mirena. i have always had really heavy periods, accompanied by intense cramping.  i&#039;ve had the mirena for about a year.  my periods are tolerable because they&#039;re so light and only last for 3-4 days. cramps have disappeared, which is like a dream come true.
my skin is clear, i have not gained a pound. i don&#039;t feel all weird from hormones like i did when taking the pill-possibly because the hormonal release is localized.  initial cost was $370 dollars but if you spread that over 3 years, that&#039;s a little over 10 dollars a month. i wish that i had been offered this option when i was 17-better late than never! i&#039;m 28."