birth control
"I am a 24 year old mother of 1. I've had my Mirena for about for 3 yrs and 6 months. Insertion was a little painful just a few minor cramps then I was fine right after. I bled for 3 months straight after but my period only came back every 3-4 months after that. During the second year I still spotted every 3-4 months but no major bleeding. My period has yet to stop altogether but the spotting does not bother me just the irregularity of it. I have experienced slight hair loss and weight gain. But my biggest problem would be the bacteria infections. I never experienced them until after I had Mirena. My doctors said its just my body's way to react to it. I get about 4-6 a year but besides those side effects I have not been pregnant."