"had the iud inserted as it seemed an easy, safe option. low dose progestin dosed directly in the uterus where needed. at 42, the 5 years of birth control sounded great. my symptoms started 2 weeks after insertion which proved painful but manageable. i suffered from horrible fatigue. i had the worst lower back, leg, and hip pain for a couple of weeks. then the constipation hit. i dealt with that on and off for two months. i suffered gall bladder attacks but the ultrasound and functional tests came back clean. i lost my appetite from the abdominal pain and nausea. then the depression, anxiety, and panic attacks hit. hoping to recover. it did stop my periods and prevented pregnancy."