"from the other reviews it is clear that the mirena effects individuals in different ways. my experience of the ius has been terrible (i had it removed today after a year of having it in). i am a university student &amp; since having the mirena fitted i felt like a different person. my moods had become so unpredictable &amp; my emotions everywhere. i have gained weight and suffered from anxiety and severe panic attacks. i was given a diagnosis of generalised anxiety disorder &amp; prescribed medication for depression however i feel it is all side effects of the coil. the stomach cramps i had during the &#039;panic attacks&#039; felt like i was being stabbed in the stomach and resulted in vaginal bleeding. i hope now that the coil has been removed this will stop!"