"i am a mother of a 4 year old. i have had the mirena for 4 weeks and today is my 1st check up. i&#039;ve gained 7 pounds and i&#039;m in the process of losing it. i haven&#039;t had my period since getting the mirena but i have had symptoms as if my period is coming like tenderness of the breast spotting and discharge and cramping but no period. so far i love it and recommend it to anyone who does not want kids for the next 5 years or so. "