http://www.medications.com/effect/view/45209 I am 42 years old and have the Mirena IUD for almost 4 years, that is until Tuesday, October 6th....yee haw! I finally had it removed. After 14 lbs of gradual weight gain, despite not changing my diet AND increasing my workouts, heart palpitation (sp) and Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:19:50 +0000 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/45209?item=23805 Lucky for your nurse with "broken english" you found out and could make an educated decision to remove it... I am very happy for you. emg1223 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/45209?item=23805