birth control
"When I first got Mirena, I thought it was a HUGE mistake. I was 28 and childless, so insertion was extremely painful. The first 3 months were AWFUL--I spotted and had terrible cramps the entire time, and I was extremely irritable. Also...my breasts changed, my nipples became thicker and my areolas got larger (the same way that a woman's nipples change after breastfeeding). I would have had it removed only after the painful insertion I was afraid. However...IT WAS WORTH IT. After the first 3 months, ALL of the side effects (except for the breast changes) lifted. The bleeding and pain disappeared and my temperment went back to normal. 3 years later, I rarely menstruate and never get cramps! It's extremely effective and requires no effort."