Mirena Mood Swings, Dark Period, Iud, Sex Drive, Gyno

I had my Mirena removed in May 2009 after two years. I am 49 years old with three children. After insertion, which was very painful, I began to have mood swings and then settled into depression. It was a very dark period for about a year. I also lost my sex drive completely. My gyno said no it wasn't the IUD-just menopause approaching. I felt lethargic and bloated even though I run 3-4 times a week and eat healthy. I saw this site and made the appointment for removal that day. Within a few weeks I felt better and now four months later I am my "happy" self again. I have energy, my sex drive has returned and I am able to function and look forward to each day. I am mad at myself for not researching Mirena more thoroughly. I would not have used it had I known that it released levonorgestrel continually. I feel like I lost a year or so of my life. You will never convince me that the IUD did not cause all of my symptoms.