It has been 7 months since the removal of the IUD. I have lost 25 lbs without trying. I get the simple pimple every now and then, but nothing like before. The sad part is, the severe acne I had before, scared my face. Now, without makeup, my cheeks still look horrible. It is so amazing how our bodies are so different. Many of us gained weight and many lost it with the IUD. Anyone else think that it is incredible? I will never do that to my body again. I am happy for those that have had nothing but success with Mirena, but for the rest of you, I exactly what you are going through, get it taken out if it is causing problems. If this is your body's way of telling you that you shouldn't have this in your body, listen to it and have it removed before it causes more severe problems. Good Luck to all.