"bad side effects! i&#039;m 20 years old and have not had kids and got the mirena due to heavy periods, this was 2 years ago now. getting it inserted was so painful i was traumatised by the experience. however i have not had a period or spotting in 2 years. downfall i developed acne, depression, anxiety and horrible mood swings. more recently i got bv (bacterial vaginosis) (horrible smell down there) antibiotics as well as creams are not getting rid of this reoccurring for 4 months and now after some serious thinking i&#039;ll be getting the iud removed as the side effects are not worth it anymore! i can&#039;t wait to get it out and start feeling like myself again. i hope the removal doesn&#039;t hurt as bad! do your research."