"my first mirena, i had for 5 years.  insertion was simple, no pain no complaints until anxiety and ovarian cysts  started, they were the worst, but i managed.  i am now 33, had my 2nd one inserted and cramped, spotted or a light period for first 4 months.  i ocassionally have periods. had a cyst rupture the other day and anxiety is getting pretty bad again but i tolerate it.  its been a little over a year and the other night the strings cut my boyfriend!  i was so embarassed, he told me hes been able to feel them the whole time.  so careful with this,  i can handle a few things, but a 2 inch cut on him is not something i can deal with.  loved the worry free birth control but its time it must go."