"i&#039;ve had the mirena for over a year. not all experiences were great but most of the issues that i initially hated have subsided. my boyfriend was getting poked by the string, severe moodswings, hair loss, acne, a month of spotting... i had it all. i was so frustrated! but after a year, the string has softened, my face has cleared up, my hair is growing back (i&#039;ve always had fine hair) and i haven&#039;t had any spotting or issues in over 8 months! my mood can still sometimes fluctuate but i&#039;ve learned how to deal and it&#039;s not a problem. point is, there are a lot of pros about this form of birth control. if you do choose mirena, give it some time for your body to adjust! it can be frustrating but i love the peace of mind and glad i stuck it out"