"so. i tried typing my whole story but there is a limit on this text box. so. i had it placed when i was 16 in 2014 at planned parenthood in tacoma, wa. placement was intensely painful, but only it did only take about 10 minutes (including measurement and placement). i had a 6 week period (last two-ish weeks were just spotting) but since then i have not had a period except for very occasional light spotting after sex (only if i have sex more that once in a day) and it only lasts an hour or so. i absolutely love my mirena. i will for sure have it replaced when my 5 years are up. although i have heard that i should play it safe and have it replaced at 4 or 4.5 years. i am sad that there are so many negative reviews because this is truly a life"