"i have had mirena for 3 yrs. love it. i no longer have a period, no pain, no ovarian cysts anymore and i am very very happy. i am 38 yrs old and got the mirena when they told me because of my age the pill was not an option. because i was a smoker and over 35 so i choose this form of birth control and i have never been sorry. i would (and do) recommend to anyone that has had a child. it is so worry free and very effective. thanks"