"i had the mirena for the 5 years it was effective with absolutely no problems or side effects and then took a six month break. it worked so well i decided i wanted to have the same kind put back in. pp does not do mirena any longer and i was told that liletta was the same but lasted only 3 yrs. i went ahead and got liletta put in 08/16. i absolutely hate it.  i went in to pp in jan and was told by another doctor that it is not the same. it&#039;s &quot;generic&quot; which is not always the same. she said many women are having the same issues i have been. she gave me a couple of things to try and help. incl. other medications.
my side effects:
constant bleeding (maybe 5 days a month free of at least spotting)
bloating
headaches
depression
horrible craving sweets and always hungry.
breast tenderness at times to the point i could not touch my breasts even.
enough time has been given to see if things would get better. 
my appointment to have it removed is tue."