birth control
"I'm 19 years old, with no kids. I've had it for a week now. I was almost discouraged from getting it because of all the mixed experiences that I've heard. 

I took 800mg ibuprofen before hand..and I won't lie, insertion for me, was the most painful experience of my life for about 30 seconds. The nausea hit soon after it was in, and the cramps worsened once I got home. I took some Tylenol PM, and slept for nearly 24 hours straight. The whole time absolutely regretting the whole thing, and just wanting it out ASAP. I felt generally out of it for the next two days and now, a week in, it's the best decision I've made, in regards to birth control. My mood is improved, my sex drive has improved, my self image has improved. I just feel better all around. I haven't had anything other than very minor cramps. Had no spotting so far. The only thing I do recommend is to go to the bathroom before insertion, because it was incredibly hard for me to have a bowel movement for the first few days after insertion. LOVE THE MIRENA SO FAR THOUGH!"