"i&#039;m 26, child-less, and cursed with painful, heavy periods. after trying pill after pill, i spent 4 years without birth control. decided to try skyla after an ob gyn and friend recommended it.  not going to lie--- worst pain i&#039;ve ever felt having this thing put in! the 6 weeks following i bled almost everyday and had little random lightning-storms of bad cramps. after 3-4 months, my period are lighter and my pms symptoms have improved. i still have bad cramps for a few days each month, but i&#039;m finally glad i got this iud. husband doesn&#039;t feel it, and it&#039;s nice not having to use condoms. on top of that, i think my appetite has decreased - not sure if it&#039;s related. 

in a nutshell, i recommend it. just expect an adjustment period of time"