Thank god for this web site.I got my mirena in march 2008. In November i quit smoking so i didn't realize the side effects were from this monster! i have..... headaches that feel like a brain freeze.... my feet hurt after walking thru mall so much i have to sit down while my guy shops! go figure. i cry and am paranoid... cant sleep well, numbness on right side mainly while sleeping. depressed and don't want to leave home. nightmares. and worst of all BACTERIAL INFECTIONS! there is a scent. very noticeable to me. so doctor is sending me for all kinds of pelvic exams. I told him what I've read, but of course THERE ARE SIDE EFFECTS TO ALL BC! Its coming out the 14th. cant wait. oh.... and zero, zilch, nada no sex desire drive or anything.