"i&#039;ve had it 5 months now, and i am getting it out next week. i&#039;ve had some crazy side effects on this thing, the doctor swears it&#039;s local hormone release so mirena can&#039;t be the problem, but its the only thing that&#039;s changed in my life. insertion sucked but it wasn&#039;t unbearable, i had severe cramping after insertion. since i&#039;ve been on it i&#039;ve had a decrease/change in libido, continual spotting, almost constant cramping, headaches every day, mood swings, increased levels of depression, a ridiculous flare up in acne, lower back pain, and achy/dry eyes (i wear contact lenses and i&#039;ve never had this problem until the iud). doctor did not discuss any potential side effects with me before inserting."