I had my Mirena installed 4 weeks after I had a full term still birth in October 2007. I gained a total of 20 pounds within the first 6mths. They perforated my uterus when they were putting it in. I bled for weeks with severe cramping. Three months later I was bleeding more than not. So the doctor prescribed me a oral hormone to stop the bleeding. I began getting dark facial hair and losing my hair. I finally had it removed about 2 weeks ago, and it has been hell. I have been bleeding heavily and dropping large blood clots ever since. I hope it all ends soon.