"i went yesterday to have the skyla inserted by recommendation of my gynecologist and my mother. i was looking for a much lower hormone dosage option, after coming off the depo shot. i was told to take 600 mg ibuprofen beforehand. the insertion and cramps afterwards were some of the worst pain i have experienced! the insertion took only 1-2 minutes, but my cervix had to be dilated with a metal instrument and it was painful! i could literally feel the skyla being opened in my uterus, it was a very uncomfortable and deep pressure. afterwards i quickly felt very intense period cramps, which lasted 3-4 hours. today i feel much better, but i am still experiencing slight cramping. hopefully there will be no pain in the following days!"