Hello Ladies, I am also a victim to Mirena. I am a married 30-ye...

RLewis, your story is so recognizable. I'm almost four months post removal and am about 85% better. I still have some of the side effects, but only when my period is due. It may take about six months to actually feel better, because your own hormone system needs to balance out again.
Take care and wishing you all the best

Claudia

WOW.......I really felt like I was the only one!!!!
I just got home from the doctors, I am only 26, have had two babies (now 2 &3 ) Had the Mirena inserted aout 3-4 months after giving birth....and for the last few years, won the "loose that baby weight" game, and stayed on target for a year, but in this past year, I have slowly put on like 20-24llbs., CRAZY UNCONTROLABLE acne..(like you never a problem before)...crazy mood swings, and "depression".....and then all of my anger, anxiety and frustration, I seem to get in little "wrestle" matches with my husband, we laugh, but I fear to say I feel better after I get to "donkey"kick and punch on him, he says I am soooo mean...I couldn't imagine if he did that to me, I don't even feel like myself, sex is more like a chore, or a sympathetic gesture of "yes honey I do still love you..." but I rarely ever "want" it or "need ' it or "desire" it........I used to Love it, and it was so fullfilling on every level. also I am usually a quiet person, but have been blowing up and throwing things and screaming when no one is looking...another weird thing is GRAY HAIRS!!!! Never an issue, maybe 2-3....but no matter how I part my hair its like, 5-6 strands in every other "patchon my head, they are noticeable with our really looking....wow....I know I sound like a basket case, but It really is nice to hear other people can relate, and truely understand...I mean I wish no one had to feel this way....but what can we do about it???? Is there any REAL TRIED AND TRUE ANSWERS??? I am also pretty health nutty....and lately have not even cared!!!!! Oh well, at least if anything, i have vented ....released some anxiety to the computer, instead of donkey kicking my husband...LOL...TAKE CARE AALL YOU OTHER WOMEN, I AM PRAYING FOR YOU, and will let you know if I find anything else out.......