Major Issues with Mirena IUD

Art Therapy for my beautiful uterus that I have taken for granted. (Image of a uterus with vines and colorful flowers.)

Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions; such as those related with vaginal bleeding. I’m writing about my personal experience because I have found a lack of conversation and knowledge of side-effects of birth control amongst Native women. I am an Alaska Native woman and I hope this leads to more conversations about our reproductive health and that none of us feel alone in our experiences.