I wanted to make this post because I got off the Mirena IUD a few months ago. I completely stopped my period while I was on it and have had lighter somewhat irregular periods since coming off. I didn't notice any big changes in mood after removal, but I did have a ton of hair fallout!! The hair is now growing back and I have a lot of baby hairs, so if the same thing happens to you don't stress, it grows back!

What has been your experience with a hormonal IUD? What were your side effects?

Personally I am never going back to hormonal birth control and I am happy about it, but this has more to do with my conversion to Catholism than it does with side effects, although both are a factor.

Do you think that hormonal birth control is a net positive for you? Are the side effects worth it?