I reluctantly had mirena implanted in Nov. 06, shortly after the ...

I reluctantly had mirena implanted in Nov. 06, shortly after the birth of my son. It was more economical than the pill. Initially, I experienced spotting, cramping and low libido. It was mostly a nuisance at first but during the following months, I jut grew to feel unwell each and every day. The cramping became much more severe, and it felt like I grew cysts on my right ovary. My period occured on a bi-weekly basis, low libido became absolutely no libido -- which caused issues in my marriage, when I gave in to appease my husband, sex was often painful or uncomfortable; my abdomen felt bloated and tender, I always had headaches, sinus issues; usually had an intense pain in my lower back which would radiate to my hips, my hair was thinning out at an alarming rate, the hormones gave me a manly appearance -- bleaching my new " mustache " became routine, the hair under my arms and on my legs grew twice as fast, irritability was frequent. All these things were affecting me daily, which becomes ridiculous after a while... I don't take a lot of medications so I narrowed down possible culprits. I googled mirena and identified with women on several different forums. I reasoned that this IUD is still relatively new so the verdict is just coming in. Having realized this much, I'm nervous to learn in more detail what long term effects this contraception may have. Mine was removed last week! Immediately I felt my uterus deflate. I have lost a pound in the last 8 days. Removal was difficult and painful, it gravitated upward. Ultrasound was necessary in locating it. I was afraid if I left it in much longer I would've needed surgery to get it out. I am grateful that wasn't the case. I don't think doctors are maliciously pushing it on women. They only make a small amount of money for each prescription. I think from their standpoint it is theoretically an ideal form of contraception. In practice however it is a nightmare for a lot of women. I was astonished that so many women posted similar side effects. It cannot be coincidence. Think about it, it's plastic. The body tries to attack an invasive object, but it gets mixed messages from the hormones. It's completely unnatural and dangerous!