"i had skyla placed just over month ago. i read the reviews and was expecting some really bad cramps during and after insertion. the cramping during insertion was minor and after insertion i experienced cramps for a day. these cramps was comparable to a bad period. as for the bleeding some people experienced, i still have yet to bleed or have my period. my doctor told me that this is can happen and i may not experience bleeding while on skyla. overall, i am so far pleased that i have had minor if any side effects and would recommend this to people."