"i just had my skyla iud inserted 4 days ago. on the day of the procedure i had my period and took 800 mg of ibuprofen 40 mins before. i have to say it did not help one bit. it was the most terrible and awkward 5 mins of my life. it felt as if someone was stabbing me from the inside. luckily i did not shed one tear and drove home from the facility with the most horrible crucial cramps i&#039;ve yet felt. since ibuprofen did not work for me i had to get something a bit stronger and took 2 midol 500 mg pills which did the job and a heating pad. my cramps and period were gone by the next day. as of now i feel bloated, tired and somewhat moody. i&#039;m sticking it out for at least 3 to 6 months to see how my body adjust to it."