abnormal uterine bleeding
"Mirena was inserted in 7/07; I was 38 with two kids. During placement I felt light cramping for 2 hrs. Doctor explained the uterus naturally tries to expel it with light cramping for up to several days. After the initial 2 hrs in '07 I haven't had any cramping, no spotting and no PMS. It has tremendously affected my life for the better as I was completely useless but with no choice but to function for at least 4 days a month during my heaviest flow. I'm a full-time working woman, mother and wife there was NO SENSE in suffering like that every month. Doctor was ready to do a partial hysterectomy and decided we would try Mirena instead. My fibroids and cysts have also shrunken. I love Mirena!"