"okay, so before going into my appointment to have skyla inserted i made the decision to read through reviews on the internet (reviews on the pain associated with the implant being put in). firstly, i will say that some of the reviews i read scared me to death. then i would read some that were reassuring saying pain was not experienced. so here&#039;s my experience: the implant wasn&#039;t painful but was uncomfortable. i would describe the experience as a severe cramp. it lasted for only a few seconds. i do deal with severe cramps while on my period so i think i responded better to the progress of having it placed. also, i had it inserted while on my period, therefore my cervix was more open. that way the iud would go in a little more easily."