I have had the merina in for 4 years. It has been a roller coaster of problems with it. I got it removed after seeing so many problems being connected to the birth control. It's been almost 6 weeks since I've had it out and I still have no period, but numerous signs of pregnancy. I've taken home pregnancy tests and had negative results. I want nothing more than to start a family with my fiancé, and I know it's still early but the information I've been gathering about the effects of merina have me worried. I don't have any children and I am just hoping that the merina didn't ruin my chances of ever having any.