"ive had the skyla iud for over a year now. it was very painful, even with cervix softening drugs, remember to take ibuprofen as well. it was inserted and i experienced heavy cramping. before i had tried every birth control imaginable. i love my skyla. i was scared the first few months and had pregnancy tests on hand, but my rn reassured me after my month post op that i couldn&#039;t get pregnant. i would recommend skyla to everyone. especially since on the depo shots i gained weight. the skyla has some progesterone but not so much as the depo shots. only downfall is the re insertion of my new iud in 2 years. i have lost 10 pounds, and never have to remember appointments! insurance covered because it&#039;s preventive health, no babies for me !!"