I got the Mirena after my 2nd child in April 2007 at the age of 2...

Everyone doesnt get the same symptoms.. every one is different of course.. Granted the first few months its hard.. but in the long run its worth it.. If you read carefully, most of the women posting on here have only had their mirenas a short amount of time..and yes your miserable for a little while.. but things change.. When i first got mine put in.. I posted on here and ppl that had had it for a long time would tell me to tough it out.. just a little while.. and Thank GOD i did.. Ive had mine for almost a year now and believe me its worth the wait.. everything usually gets back to normal.. Maybe you should try it.. and if you dont like it after 3 months.. when the symptoms usually subdue.. then easily take it out.. believe it or not 6 of my friends were pregnant when i was and after they had their babies.. they had it put in.. I told the to tough it out and they did.. i have yet to hear any complaints.. .. so maybe you should give it a shot.. like they say.. " dont knock it till you try it" :) take care

Please be careful about advising women to stick it out. That's what many doctors do, causing women to second guess their own intuitions. Lots of women come on this forum who have had that "light bulb" moment, like I did. I had mine in for 1 1/2 years, with the 12 months leading up to removal being a very tough time for me, almost to the point of disability, and no doctors being able to find the cause. So imagine my worry of what's going to happen to me and my children (it would take lots more space to explain the condition I was in), not being able to function on even the most basic level. I'm so glad no one I trusted told me to stick it out. My light bulb moment came when I was sitting in my OB-GYN's office. I had it removed right then and there, and almost immediately, my symptoms began to go away. Now at 2 1/2 months post removal, I am about 85% back to normal. I wouldn't advise people to stick it out, when there are women like me who, if they had tried to stick it out - how long? - would have turned out badly in the end. Women, trust your instincts. You are your best advocate.

I have had the Mirena three times and never realized that it was causing my symptoms. I can honestly say that I have given it a fair try... for me, it sucked big time and has made quite a (negative) difference in my life. Don't stick it out too long, or your life may end up in ruins.