"i&#039;m 21 years old with no children. after trying many options of birth control i decided to try skyla. the procedure is painful i am not going to lie, i stayed at the doctors office until i felt better. i advise that someone else drives you there. i had cramping for the next day or two but nothing terrible. every once in a while i will get some cramping that lasts 30 minutes. i have been on skyla for 3 months and have only had my period once. my doctor informed me that about 5% of skyla users will stop getting a monthly period. i have gained15 pounds! i am happy with the choice i made to get skyla, there is no need to worry about taking a pill or replacing a ring. i would recommend skyla even though it is painful at first."