"i&#039;ve had the mirena for more than a year now. i&#039;m a very young mom and decided to get the mirena as soon as possible (which is 6 weeks after giving birth). i heard many horror stories but i knew this was one of my only options. i&#039;m glad i went with my gut instinct, i absolutely love the mirena. it has been completely safe and i have had no bad side effects. after my 5 years are up, i&#039;m sure i&#039;ll get it again."