"have had this almost 5 years now, ive been terrific on it.  had massively heavy bleeding prior so much so i could not leave the house without a baby nappy for a pad, for real hey, at 45 at the time i was over that.  they wouldnt do a hysterectomy. they offered the mirena and i was skeptical. i have had a great run, no periods for 4.5 years at least - love that. no side effects, no moods, no bloating - nothing.  im due now to have it out and i tell you what, im getting another."