"i was scared to get mirena after reading all the horror stories but got it anyways and i&#039;m liking it so far! i&#039;m 20 years old with no kids. cramping during insertion and off and on for a few days after, nothing unbearable. skin has gotten better and i&#039;ve actually lost weight but this might not have anything to do with mirena. only downside is i&#039;m still spotting but my doctor said it should be gone within a month or so. no pain during sex and my boyfriend says he can&#039;t feel the strings either. would definitely recommend! don&#039;t let all the horror stories scare you."