I've had my Mirena in for 4.5 years. It will be 5 years in June, when I'm supposed to have it removed. For the majority of the time I have had it in, I've gotten very light spotting rather than a full blown period, and it was at inconsistent times. But I've noticed for the past 2-3 months that I get more of an actual period (not as heavy as it was pre-Mirena) and then spotting that can last more than a week. I'm assuming this is because the hormones are lessening in the Mirena since its almost to the 5 year mark? Or should I be concerned? FWIW, I've not had a normal period since before DD1 was born, she's now 7.5 years old! I was pregnant, nursed for 14 mos., and was on the mini-pill but then got pregnant shortly after I weaned DD1. Then nursed DD2 for 13 months, and got the Mirena in when she was 6 mos. old.
Also, DH is refusing to get the snip done even though we are both content w/ two kids. I've not had any major issues w/ the Mirena (though I do wonder if it has contributed to lack of libido and can it have side effects of headaches?) I was going to get another one put in after this one is removed, providing that insurance covers most of it. Do I have to wait a period of time after getting this one removed before inserting a new one? Or can it all be done at one time? And if I do have to wait between them, am I going to experience cramping, bleeding, etc. after it is removed?
Thanks for any input!