"overall this birth control did its job, as i have not gotten pregnant since i had it inserted in august of 2014. however, i do notttttt recommend it!! the first 3 months or so were fine, then it went haywire! i have gained 25 pounds. i am always bloated and swollen in my lower abdomen. i cramp horribly now, and i never did before. i get horrible pains to the lower left of my belly button that i never had before. i will bleed heavily for weeks at a time, and spot in between. my face/chest stay broken out. i&#039;m always exhausted and very emotional. i have been miserable!!! the only reason i haven&#039;t gotten it out sooner is because i lost my insurance and it is expensive to pay out of pocket to have it removed. getting it removed today, actually!"