I would like to know aslo. I have experienced most of those same side effects. Have gained about 60 lbs and my relationship with my husband has suffered as well. I have only had it for 1 1/2 years now and just want it out.

I am so relieved to find this site. I thought my health problems were all independent of each other, but finally have connected the dots and have an appoointment in 2 weeks and will tell my dr I want the mirena removed.

I have had my mirena for about 1 1/2 years and the first year was great. I even referred 2 of my friends to get it...I feel so bad.

My health problems include headaches (2 weeks straight so far - I have been to the doctor, dentist and urgent care and am being treated for a sinus infection although I do not think that is the problem), breast pain/tenderness (just had a mammo & ultrasound a week ago to help rule out breast cancer), weight gain (15 lbs even though I am following WW), problems with my contacts, bouts of Depression and complete lack of sex drive.

My husband is very busy working on his masters so I attributed our nonexistent sex life to our crazy schedules and have been eagerly awaitng the end on August. He has become frustrated with my moods andrecommended yesterday that I see a therapist. I do not think that will help and I am not going to go on antidepressants until I see how I am after the Mirena is out. I did have a bout with Depression in college (over 10 years ago) and was put on paxil but also changed birth control pills and found that I did not need the paxil. I feel like I should have put this together sooner!

I can't wait to get this thing out of me...I would do it myself right now if I could!

I had my Mirena removed on 4/17. I had many of the side effects you and others have listed and can tell you that for me, almost all of them went away rather quickly with only a few days of relapse. I have not had one bachache since. I did have a few days of mild Depression (with the IUD in my Depression was to the point where I would just cry for no reason, and for hours-and it got worse of the past 1/2 year.) I only had a mild headache during this relapse. My nausea, dizziness, and fatigue are completely gone. I still have Acne but my skin color is healthier looking. I did not have a lot of weight gain -only maybe 5-10 pounds but I could never get this off while on the Mirena. Since it has been removed, I feel less bloated and therefore lighter. So as far as getting back to normal, I am not sure on your weight gain but I think you will feel healthier and happier rather quickly.
Good luck!

I am so excited to see the info on this site and to realize that I am not the only one experiencing these things! I have had Mirena for 7 months and during this time I have been trying desperately to figure out why I have gained so much weight. It wasn't until I did some research last week that I connected it to getting the IUD. I've been thinking there was really something wrong with me or was just chalking it all up to the fact that I turned 35 this year. I can relate to all the posts about weight gain, loss of energy, constant increase in appetite, etc. I am so disgusted by the cellulite on my thighs! I never had that even when I was pregnant. I know I weigh an amount that most would love to be but this has all been such a change from my "norm". I am active and healthy and yet just keep gaining weight. I assumed the Depression I've been feeling is from this, but now I'm wondering about that also. I contacted my doctors office about removal and the nurse was very adamant that you can't have it out until you are on your period. I was pretty snippy with her about wanting it out - how long do you wait for a period that never comes any more? Isn't that one of the advantages they all push about this IUD? She would just say that it will be very uncomfortable if I'm not on my period and that the doctor would not do it. How uncomfortable can it be - I've given birth with an epidural that didn't take. Does anyone have any experience with getting it removed when you're not on your period and what was it like?