"it&#039;s been three months - i chose skyla because i wanted to get off the depot provera shot - was on it for several years and my gyn recommended birth control pills but i did not want to have to think about birth control on a daily basis.  the reviews i read and  people i spoke too gave a 50/50 toss up either way both great or horrible experiences. i choose skyla because it was smaller and had slightly better reviews and other iud&#039;s.  also other iud&#039;s last for 5 years and slightly bigger, that made me nervous. advice if you decide to get skyla 
1. get a morning appointment 
2. take the entire day off from work 
3. take a motrin before the procedure 
4. use a heating pad on your stomach when you get home it helps with the cramps."