"dont let the negative reviews scare you! i would never tell someone not to do something with their body that may or may not work for them. i used ortho tricyclen for three years and it was great but i started to get really terrible at taking my pills on time so i did my research, read crazy reviews and finally took the plunge and got skyla. insertion was horrible for me because i have a retroverted uterus (which i find out at the insertion appointment) so the normal pain of insertion was amplified.. however, once it was in i only had some mild cramping and i was good to go. i&#039;ve had it for a month now and although my period cramps are the worst they&#039;ve ever been, i think skyla is worth it."