I just want say that this site has helped me out a lot. I am frustrated with the people that post things such as, "gaining weight? it's called we need to watch what we eat as we get older" (not when you work out and are age 20!) and "Mirena listed all of these side effects on their site" (actually they did NOT list several of the effects over a year ago on their site that are on there currently) or "I have had no such problems with hair loss." (as if those ladies that are suffering from it were making it up). This site is to share with those that DO have side effects from this form of BC. That is super if you don't suffer from any of them. I don't know why some women who are successful with it are getting so defensive. We are just trying to let each other know that we are going through the same effects and helping each other and giving each other tips on what we did/are doing. If you don't have any negative effects, then WHY are you even posting on this site????? Sorry just tired of seeing posts like that. If those women were suffering from the same effects, you'd better believe they would be right on here with their story.