birth control
"Just wanted to share my POSITIVE experience using Mirena. I have always had really heavy periods, accompanied by intense cramping.  I've had the Mirena for about a year.  My periods are tolerable because they're so light and only last for 3-4 days. Cramps have disappeared, which is like a dream come true.
My skin is clear, I have not gained a pound. I don't feel all weird from hormones like I did when taking the pill-possibly because the hormonal release is localized.  initial cost was $370 dollars but if you spread that over 3 years, that's a little over 10 dollars a month. I wish that I had been offered this option when I was 17-better late than never! I'm 28."