"i&#039;ve had the mirena iud in for 5 years now, so it&#039;s time to get it removed. i have loved using this form of birth control......once it&#039;s in, you&#039;re set for 5 years. i&#039;ve had virtually no periods the whole time, except for an occasional light day. i would totally get another one if i wasn&#039;t contemplating having kids. i highly recommend this birth control method."