abnormal uterine bleeding
"I am 45 with 2 teenage sons and had heavy periods for a few years with pre-menstrual 'severe' breast tenderness and pre-menstrual headaches, so decided to investigate Mirena.  Had it inserted Oct 2014, the quick procedure was a little uncomfortable, no cramping though and I did bleed lightly for a few months, then the weight started piling on even though I was exercising and watching what I eat, it's been 5 months now of no breast tenderness, no headaches and hardly a period but the weight is really stressing me out.  I have to weigh up the good with the bad and at this stage I'm not prepared to have it removed because of 5 kilos, hopefully it balances out in the next few months as I really do love it."