I got the Mirena in 2009, before having any kids. Kids weren't in the near future at all, so the iud sounded perfect plus no periods? Why not. But everything I have gone through in the last three years has made me think I am going crazy, and I never would have connected all my "symptoms" to Mirena if I didn't find this forum. The most life changing thing that has happened to me since getting the Mirena would be getting Ibs and anxiety, but all the other symptoms don't fall too far behind. From nausea, extreme loss of appetite, morning sickness, hair loss, no sex drive what so ever, major head aches and lower back pains, feeling lethargic and in emotional, distant, pretty much depressed. I thought I was alone, everyone I talked to about the Mirena loved it. It couldn't be that., but I am getting it out this Thursday and I can't wait.. feeling anxious just writin about it :( I'm scared to death about recovering but I know it will be better than having it in..