I have been feeling most of these symptoms for a while but though...

Don't worry about getting it removed as far as pain...as long as it is in the right place, it should be fine. My experience (and that of a lot of others) is that it was less of an issue than having a pap. It only takes a second.

Not sure how long you have had it but I only had mine for 5 months and the memory/brain fog issues were AWFUL. Glad to say that it is back to normal although I did go into early menopause upon removal. Had it removed in Feb, started hot flashes in April and menopause confirmed in May. I am 43. Hopefully you won't have that problem.

Best of luck to you!

I just had my IUD taken out on Monday, October 6. Taking it out was a breeze. Felt kinda like having a pap. I spotted the day I had it taken out, was fine for three days, and then on Oct. 9th I started having what I think is a normal period. Not sure though, because I haven't had a real period in almost 4 years. I have had the Mirena in since April of 2005. I am still bleeding as of today (Oct. 16) and it doesn't look like it will be stopping soon! Also, I am experiencing the "crash" that is so infamous with having it taken out. I can say this is one of the most horrible times of my ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!! I have NEVER EVER had any problems with anxiety, but I have since I had it taken out. I constantly feel like I can draw in a satisfying breath. My rib cage actually hurts from having such difficulty breathing. Also, my breasts have been so sore. I have been exhausted beyond belief! I am telling you this is horrible. I even took a pregnancy test to make sure, even though it would have been almost impossible for me to be pregnant! It was negative. I am associating all of my symptoms to the Mirena and it's removal. While I had the Mirena I suffered 20 lbs of weight gain, some that I will take credit for, horrible PMS symptoms, fatigue, foggy head, and now that I have it out it is just as bad. I am hoping that thinks will get better soon. I really just want to sleep all the time because my breathing doesn't bother me when I sleep! Hope no one else has it as bad as I do....it is HELL!

I have had the Mirena for 8 months now, after a year full of having non stop periods, this was the last resort, I did have to take a Xanex to calm my self down as I was informed it would really hurt. For the first 7 months everything was fine (besides the insertion) but now I am experiencing alot of PMS lots of mood swings and crying and my fiancee and I are wondering if this is a side effect and now I am considering having this thing removed. I never had PMS problems just very heavy bleeding all the time. I have also gained about 50 lbs and can not get it off I have even tried going on Alli the weight loss pill and still I am gaining weight. I dont know if going back to really heavy long periods is worth it or if I should keep this thing in. BTW I am only 22!!!