"i love, love, love mirena. i had my first one put in when i was 21 due to debilitating periods, and i hadn&#039;t had any kids. not going to lie - the pain was truly horrible upon insertion, and i did cramp for weeks afterwards, but after that cleared up 5 years of no periods changed my life. i just had my second one put in yesterday and it was nowhere near as traumatic as the first time since my hormones had leveled out. i highly recommend it for women who don&#039;t want/can&#039;t take high estrogen birth control or would like to stop their periods safely. it&#039;s been absolutely life-changing for me, and i hope mirena and other iud&#039;s continue to gain popularity as people see how great they really can be."