"it was incredibly convenient and i don&#039;t regret having it for all of 3 years but i will be removing it asap. i had the insertion in 2012. there was minimal discomfort during the insertion. note that i pride myself with having a high tolerance for pain. 
initially, the first few months i experienced new pms symptoms like lower back pain and heavy bleeding as expected. then periods normalized, were heavier, but nothing i wasn&#039;t warned about. then i had 3 great years of worry free sex.
most recently, my cramps have been intense enough to require medication. now my husband reminds me that i said i would take it out last month, every month. i will be removing it. other symptoms: hair loss &amp; weight gain, though i can&#039;t be sure of the cause."