just wanted to update --- have had a few periods since the mirena was removed, and NO PAIN WHATSOEVER, at any time during the cycle. no cramps, nothing.
also, my period is the same nice, short 3 to 4 days it was pre-mirena.

BIG freaking difference from being in excruciating pain with cramping out of the blue with the mirena (like 8 or 9 out of 10 sometimes) for 9 or 10 days of the month towards the end, not to mention the 1 to 2 week long periods.

who cares if it's "light" if it's causing horrible pain and lasting for 2 damned weeks?

i'm glad i got rid of it, wish i would have gotten rid of it sooner instead of trying to stick with it for so long after it was causing the problems.

haven't heard anything about getting any money back on it -- figures, i'm sure we're not. oh, well. it's worth the loss to avoid being in pain, at least.

i have also lost 10 lbs without really trying.

hoping to lose 10 (or 15) more pounds over the summer, when i'm off of school and have more time to work out --- then i'll be back to my ideal weight.

i'm starting to feel like myself again.