birth control
"I'm 28, never been pregnant. I have had the Mirena for 3 months now. It wasn't the best of experiences at first. Insertion was painful but the pain was very brief. I had some bad cramping for a week or so and non-stop bleeding for nearly a full month. However, slowly but surely, it got better. I finally stopped bleeding and only occasionally do I have some spotting - nothing a pantyliner can't handle. So far, I've had two real periods; the last one was a lighter flow than I've *ever* had though it did last more days. The pain during menstruation is a lot less intense then pre-IUD. Sex is worry-free now that I know for sure that I run a very low risk of getting pregnant. I'm very happy with it!"