I would like to know if anyone has been on mirena i.u.d contraceptive for more than 3 or 4 yrs.

I have had it for 5 years. I just got a new one. I have had a great experience with mirena. My periods stopped almost completely. I do not PMS. It was the right choice for me.

I've been on for almost five years (Dec. 2007). I've had some side effects (pelvic pain, weight gain) but overall pretty good.

Had my Mirena inserted after the 3rd child, no period or problems for the last 5 years, and just had it replaced with a second one last week. Minimal bleeding and cramping for about a day after insertion, that was it. It has definitely been the best choice for me, and I love not having periods. :)

I've had mine for 5.5 years.  I'm not using it for birth control, but rather for peri-menopausal bleeding.  It has worked beautifully.  No periods.  No side effects.  I'll have it removed this summer. 

I was really suprised when I read the side effects people have experienced about the use of mirena. I feel lucky that I have never had those experiences as I have replaced it a second time after the first 5 years, So this is my 2nd year of the replacement, making a total of seven years and I always forget it is even there. The only thing I know is that I have gained some weight but I have also not been so much after healthy diet or exercising which could have also contributed to the weight gain. I am very happy that it works well for me and I have no cause to regret. After this second term five years, I hope to get it replaced if need be.

I have had my mirena for almost 4.5 years and recently have started bleeding as if I am having a period all over again and am wondering what that is all about!! I got the mirena for birth control so I wouldn't have to remember  to take a pill everyday like I use too!! What is up with this?? Is anyone else having this problem???