"firstly it is worth noting that i chose this form of birth control as a complete last resort and rather hesitently, i have tried 3 different types of combined pill, a progesterone only pill and a nexplanon (bled everyday for 18 months) i am 24. i also suffered from constant yeast infections, my doctor said it was worth a go otherwise i would have to rely just on condoms. so i had the mirena inserted about two months ago and what can i say?? my breasts are no longer sore, my spots have improved, i&#039;ve lost over half a stone, not one bit of spotting (a real worry) and the most important thing of all....no thrush! i am absolutely gobsmacked! my sex drive is slowly returning also, it seems mad that such a small device can seemingly mend years of infections."