"i had mirena inserted on valentine&#039;s day this year, and i love it. it&#039;s amazing to not have to worry about taking a pill everyday now that i have a 5 month old. insertion was painless.  no cramps or dizziness or anything.  honestly, i was more worried about the intern in the room with my ob/gyn than the insertion itself.  i do get some occasional spotting, but my periods are very light and there&#039;s no horrid cramps like i had when i was on the pill before i got pregnant.  only downside is that the spotting occurs out of nowhere, but it&#039;s easily fixed.  i&#039;ve recommended this to all my friends who have recently had children or are about to give birth."