Hello Ladies, I am 41 years old and it was suggested that I go...

Hello Ladies, I am 41 years old and it was suggested that I go on Mirena to help with my heavy, heavy periods. I had it inserted in May 2009. I too have experienced many similar side effects that many of you have mentioned such as tiredness, irritable, bloating, sore joints, foggy thinking, tingling sensation in my fingers(? weird), bloating, no sex drive, bigger breasts (OK, the only plus for me:),nonstop bleeding for about 2 months straight! I have been taking Lexopro for anxiety for several years now and have experienced a little weight gain, but this Mirena has me up to almost 10 lbs. since I started it! I am 5' 2 and have always been an active person. I exercise and try to watch what I eat. Nothing has seemed to work to get the weight off! I was wondering if I was going through pre- or (peri)menopause and it all had to do with my own hormones. Well, I am sure it is the Mirena. I am tired of feeling tired, but I do get out and jog, bike, etc. and ZIPPO has it done for my weight gain! It just makes you so frustrated and upset! My legs are starting to look like sausages. I am definitely having this removed ASAP after reading everyones comments. Thank you for sharing. My husband and I are all done having children, so it's just a matter of finding something to help with the excessive bleeding that I have with my periods. Has anyone ever tried the Novasure procedure yet? I know those who are not done having children would not have this offered as an option to them. It basically removes the endometrial lining. Goodbye hormone treatments for me! Best of luck to all!