http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29312 Hi I had the Mirena inserted a month ago and The insertion was slightly painful but manageable...that night I had severe cramps sorta like cramps after I had my daughter 8 months ago.. I have not gained any weight...but I have not stopped bleeding in a mon Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:13:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29312?item=6837 Leah - I don't think it's normal for a piece of the string to expel from your body.....I think you should call your Dr ASAP. Although I spotted for what seemed like forever, and it wasn't heavy like yours, I, too, felt like I could smell blood all the tim http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29312?item=6837