birth control
"had the mirena put in 7 days ago.  I am 46 years old, didnt want to get my periods anymore, no children.  My utererus falls backward so had a general anaesthetic to have it inserted.  So far, continual cramps, period pain tablets ease this, 5 days in the spotting has started.  Often get pain in left side.  Reading all comments, it will be intersting to see if the cramps and bloating go in a couple of weeks and how long the spotting will stay - i will stick it out for a couple of months."