Im sorry for all of you ladies who have had issues with the Miren...

I know you love your Mirena but I really must warn you that you have not had it for very long. I have had mine for over 2 years and only 2 days ago finally figured out what has been causing my nightmare for several months now. I only started have severe side effects 4 months ago. It started with a very dull ache in my butt cheek. I felt like a horse had kicked me or something. I asked my hub to look and see if it was bruised but it wasn't. Now 4 months later, I can barely walk, have been to numerous doctors, on a small pharmacy of medications and haven't slept much at all in days now. I ended up in the ER the other night. I have been tested for thyroid disorders and several other diseases. I have been put on muscle relaxers, steroids, anti-inflammatories and numerous pain medications and nothing has worked. The hip, pelvic and back pain is excrutiating. I just want you to know that I am not a person that goes to the doctor unless I feel like I am practically dying, but that's just about how I felt. I am out lots of money paying for ER visits, X-Rays, labwork, you name it. I am just telling you this because it has only been a few months that you have had it. Pay careful attention to anything you think is not quite right in the future. I had the Norplant many years ago and it was what I thought at the time the worst thing I ever did to myselfl, but the Mirena far surpasses anything the Norplant ever did to me. My daughter also has the Mirena and she is having it removed. My friend had it put in 1 month ago and had to go to the doctor the other day for hip pain. Just be careful. It really can make your life a living hell. I hope for your sake that you have no problems.