"i am 27 married with one child who is 7.  i had my first mirena inserted at my 6 week check up after his birth.  the first 5 years of use was amazing.  the insertion did not hurt at all as well as not having the normal cramping and spotting after insertion. i haven&#039;t had a period since. my problems have come from the new mirena. i had inserted 2 years ago. i have had significant weight gain, anxiety, my hair has changed texture, my skin is oily, and the mood swings are horrid.  i wish this time around was as good as the first. i hope this will help others because i feel like i am going crazy and now i know it is not just me."