Hi, I agree that hundreds of women have suffered with 10lbs+ weight gain, mood swings, skin and hair problems. I am one of those women in the UK who was convinced she was going mad after 7 months of having the mirena inserted a 24lb weight gain!! I visited my GP 3 times and was told it was overindulgence which was C**P. I don't know why the Mirena is still on the market - I vow to let every women I know that it is SATAN for most women and it is best avoided!!! I have had the mirena removed 3 months ago and have only lost 2lbs so far which has been disappointing. At least the mood swings, listlessness and swollen fingers are gone. Anyone had a similar sticking weight gain? Any advice?