birth control
"My Mirena experience has been awful.  It was painful getting it placed, but my physician had prepared me for it and provided medication.  I had horrible pain starting right after insertion.  It's been three months and I still have severe cramps, spotting daily , acne, lower back pain and severe pitting edema in my lower extremities, about a 20 lb weight gain.  Definitely decreased libido and vaginal dryness as well.  I've spoken with my Dr and I'm trying to stick it out for 6 months.  I'm unsure of what I'll do. "