No! Go for the pill! I had mirena inserted a week ago and already gained 4 lbs. I have not stopped bleeding ( mirena has to be inserted during your period if you didn\'t already know) I should\'ved stopped bleeding 3 days ago. I have yet to experience any other side effects but now after reading the stories on this site and seeing what is ahead of me. I\'m going to have mirena removed ASAP! Hope I helped at all.