"i had skyla inserted in october of 2015. the insertion wasn&#039;t very painful at all. there was a pinch when they inserted it, but nothing more. i had taken 2 ibuprofen prior to the procedure. for about 2 months after the insertion, i had constant spotting, which was pretty annoying. since then, my periods have been normal. twice, i have gotten pelvic cramps after having sex, though i am not sure whether this is related to the iud. overall, it is more than worth it to have the peace of mind that i won&#039;t get pregnant."