"i have tried all methods if birth control except the shot and nothing was right for me. i always experienced headaches, terrible mood swings, nausea, weight gain and actually forgetting (the pill). i heard about the iud, but was so afraid to give it a try because of all of the horrible reviews that i have read. after realizing that everyone is different, and not remembering to take the pill daily i thought what the heck. i spoke to my doctor and i had the mirena inserted yesterday. although it was very uncomfortable, not as painful as some of the postings. i did feel a pinch and cramped slightly, but the process was not that day. today (day 2) i am cramping, but nothing that a few ibuprofen couldn&#039;t handle. i am spotting and have on a pantyliner."