"i got the skyla in april of 2015, it was extremely painful experience and really uncomfortable. i&#039;ve always had really bad cramps so the doctor suggested this because it can lessen cramps and i didn&#039;t have to remember to take something everyday. i am about 6 months in and i&#039;ve had extreme cramping every time for two weeks. they come on in attacks. the bleeding is a lot lighter and it&#039;s pretty effective. but it&#039;s almost not worth the pain."