"i&#039;ve had it for three years. after the 3rd year i got it reinserted, simply because it works for me. i didn&#039;t gain weight, no headaches, no extended menstrual cycles. if anything my cycles became very light. the only thing is i experienced cramps, but i get them anyway so that wasn&#039;t a bother for me. everyone&#039;s body is different, so if you want to try it, then do so. don&#039;t base your decision from other people&#039;s experience."