I had the Mirena removed 3 weeks ago and have already lost the 5 lbs I had gained from having the Mirena for only 5 weeks! The bloating around the abdomen has subsided. My pre Mirena PMS has returned but now I realize it isn't so bad after experiencing the Mirena side effects. Back to my regular exercise routine. Waiting for results of thyroid tests to see if there was an underlying issue which was worsened by the Progesterone.