"i was a little skeptical at first, given the fact that i went in for a regular pap smear and walked out with an iud. overall, the insertion was painful, but tolerable. it was really fast. i never cramped before skyla, so the cramps are my only complaint; but nothing tylenol can&#039;t fix. after the insertion i cramped for a good 12 hours. i got it a week before my period, so i got my period a week later, everything was normal except the bad cramps  for about 10 mins the day i started my period. after that, everything was normal. no spotting, no emotional moods, no weight gain. it is as if i am not on anything. no babies! which is the ultimate goal. so far i am happy. periods are lighter and sex drive is through the roof."