"i got it inserted on 10/12/14. the pain of having it inserted was horrible. the reason i went the mirena route was because i used to take the pill and then the nuvaring ( i either got sick or gained 45lbs), after i didn&#039;t use anything at all. i got very serious with my, now, fianc&eacute; and decided that this would be a good option for bc.  i got an appt with my obgyn and discussed it.  she spoke highly of it. initially i had little pain... fast forward 1.5 years and i have almost every side effect out there. weight gain, depression, back pain, abdominal pain, skin issues, tired, bloating, mood swings etc. i just don&#039;t feel like myself anymore. i am getting it removed 2/17/17. i am done! ladies... dont do it! hopefully i am able to have children....."