birth control
"I am 28 years old and a mother of 4. I had Mirena for over 2 years. Insertion wasn't too bad. I had cramping for the first couple weeks, for the first 6-8 months I had regular periods around the end of each month. NO period at all for next 6-8months (which was a dream!). Spotted every once in a while after intercourse and if I went running which I felt was annoying, but manageable. Year 2- spotted all the time, irregular bleeding, cramping when I'd lay down, woke up nauseous, from day 1 husband felt the IUD, but we managed. At end of year 2, bled for full 3 weeks, stopped bleeding for 1 week, bled 1 month. Went to the Doctor to find it was dislodged and the wire strings were knotted- she recommended I switch to the Nuva Ring- so far sex is more comfortable!"