I Knew it Wasn't Just Me!

I have to say I feel relieved after reading all of your experiences with Mirena. I have had the Mirena IUD for almost three years now and have never truly felt happy while on it. I first chalked it up to baby blues (I had it put in 3 months after giving birth to twins). At first I loved the Mirena because my periods became non-existant (my husband loves that part, too) and we could be spontaneous. But after a while those "baby blues" weren't going away. I've had terrible acne. I'm 27 years old and have more acne than when I was a teenager! I'm irritable, withdrawn, moody, indecisive, and get stressed over trivial things. I never used to be like this! I thought, oh, it's just motherhood. After reading everyone else's stories it makes sense. I have yet to talk to my doctor about having it removed (which I do definitely want to do), but I'm afraid of her trying to convince me not to and of the effects after removal. Of course there's the other question of what other type of birth control should I use? Any suggestions? I don't want to take the pill. Took that before and also made me moody and irritable, and want something to keep spontanaeity intact. Any suggestions?
Thanks for sharing all of your stories. It has helped me to understand my own situation and has empowered me to do something about it!

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