http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42323 Well reading all of this is very scary to me. I'm 23 years old and have never had a kid and have never been on any birth control before. I thought it would be a wise decision for it since i'm starting to get serious with my boyfriend and we have sex, but Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:08:04 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42323?item=20683 There are other options besides Mirena or pills. SInce you are young, you may not experience the side effects many of us have. Why not go to your local Planned Parenthood and discuss other options with them. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42323?item=20683 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:59:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42323?item=20702 If you really what an IUD, ask about the Paraguard Cooper IUD... It has NO hormones and last for up to 10yrs..... I had that one and it was almost problem free..... I had to have mines removed because it was not inserted high enough so it shifted causing http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42323?item=20702