"i researched iud&#039;s extensively before actually deciding to consult my gynecologist about getting one. i wanted to get off the pill as it caused me weight gain and water retention and the amount of hormones makes it hard for women to build muscle,&amp; as someone who works out a decent amount, i wasn&#039;t seeing much progress. my gyno suggested skyla, as it is a low hormone dose. i was reading horror stories online about the process &amp; almost didn&#039;t get one. thank god i didn&#039;t give into my fears because i love having an iud. the process was not bad at all. when inserted, i felt more pressure than pain. i had cramps for the following 24 hrs, spotted a week,&amp;my first period was the lightest its ever been. based on my experience, 10/10 would recommend"