"my mirena experience has been awful.  it was painful getting it placed, but my physician had prepared me for it and provided medication.  i had horrible pain starting right after insertion.  it&#039;s been three months and i still have severe cramps, spotting daily , acne, lower back pain and severe pitting edema in my lower extremities, about a 20 lb weight gain.  definitely decreased libido and vaginal dryness as well.  i&#039;ve spoken with my dr and i&#039;m trying to stick it out for 6 months.  i&#039;m unsure of what i&#039;ll do. "