"since having skyla inserted, i have lost 15 lbs and my periods have gotten lighter. my doctor told me that my periods will likely eventually stop all together. i was on the pill (ortho trycyclen lo) prior to skyla. 



the insertion was slightly painful (think bad period cramps) and i had some cramping for about 24 hours after insertion. i do get cramps during my period now that i didn&#039;t get while on the pill, but taking ibuprofen usually takes care of them. 



my insurance covered the iud and the insertion. i had an ultrasound done one month after insertion to make sure skyla was still in place, and it was. my insurance covered the ultrasound, but i did have to pay $84 out of pocket for the deductible."