I have been feeling most of these symptoms for a while but though...

Don't worry about getting it removed as far as pain...as long as it is in the right place, it should be fine. My experience (and that of a lot of others) is that it was less of an issue than having a pap. It only takes a second.

Not sure how long you have had it but I only had mine for 5 months and the memory/brain fog issues were AWFUL. Glad to say that it is back to normal although I did go into early menopause upon removal. Had it removed in Feb, started hot flashes in April and menopause confirmed in May. I am 43. Hopefully you won't have that problem.

Best of luck to you!

I just had my IUD taken out on Monday, October 6. Taking it out was a breeze. Felt kinda like having a pap. I spotted the day I had it taken out, was fine for three days, and then on Oct. 9th I started having what I think is a normal period. Not sure though, because I haven't had a real period in almost 4 years. I have had the Mirena in since April of 2005. I am still bleeding as of today (Oct. 16) and it doesn't look like it will be stopping soon! Also, I am experiencing the "crash" that is so infamous with having it taken out. I can say this is one of the most horrible times of my ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!! I have NEVER EVER had any problems with anxiety, but I have since I had it taken out. I constantly feel like I can draw in a satisfying breath. My rib cage actually hurts from having such difficulty breathing. Also, my breasts have been so sore. I have been exhausted beyond belief! I am telling you this is horrible. I even took a pregnancy test to make sure, even though it would have been almost impossible for me to be pregnant! It was negative. I am associating all of my symptoms to the Mirena and it's removal. While I had the Mirena I suffered 20 lbs of weight gain, some that I will take credit for, horrible PMS symptoms, fatigue, foggy head, and now that I have it out it is just as bad. I am hoping that thinks will get better soon. I really just want to sleep all the time because my breathing doesn't bother me when I sleep! Hope no one else has it as bad as I do....it is HELL!

I have had the Mirena for 8 months now, after a year full of having non stop periods, this was the last resort, I did have to take a Xanex to calm my self down as I was informed it would really hurt. For the first 7 months everything was fine (besides the insertion) but now I am experiencing alot of PMS lots of mood swings and crying and my fiancee and I are wondering if this is a side effect and now I am considering having this thing removed. I never had PMS problems just very heavy bleeding all the time. I have also gained about 50 lbs and can not get it off I have even tried going on Alli the weight loss pill and still I am gaining weight. I dont know if going back to really heavy long periods is worth it or if I should keep this thing in. BTW I am only 22!!!

Omg reading this felt like I was reading my life. I after I got the Mirena it seems like my life has changed dramatically and I always thought it was me and I went to the doctors and they told me it was stress so I went on with it but I just feel disgusting every day and I know it's this stupid Mirena.

I just had my Mirena removed yesterday. I was experiencing the same symptoms as everyone else. I had such sever anxiety before my periods I thought I was going crazy. I cried constantly and never slept well. I am so glad these posts are on here, it's how I decided to have mine removed. My doctor acted as if I was crazy for wanting this awful thing out!!!!!! She said that she didn't believe Mirena was causing these things. I was so furious! I'm 38 I know my own body and I did not feel ok. I also had the brain fog mentioned and terrible mood swings. Good luck to anyone using Mirena. Trust your instincts. If it doesn't feel right for you then it's not. I'm sure some people can tolerate Mirena, but not everyone is the same.