"i have read nothing but horror stories. i wanted to share mine. i think this is the best thing ever. why didn&#039;t i get this sooner? the insertion wasn&#039;t pleasant... but it wasn&#039;t horrible either. the local hurt like an internal bee sting but i was numb to the insertion of the mirena. it was over in about 5 minutes. i had cramping after insertion but i took motrin and it stopped within 15 minutes. i have had some extremely slight spotting.  i am now 1 week into it and its just such a no brainer. i have experienced no side effects. i forget its even there. i completely recommend this for everyone!"