"i had previously been on birth control for two years. the last year on the pill they changed it to continuous use due to intense cramping/bleeding i experienced. i had been thrilled at the concept of having no periods, until i started heavily spotting. for a majority of 9 months i had one colossal period and my obgyn finally suggested to try an iud(skyla to be exact). i am 20 years old and have never been pregnant. i had the iud placed march 10th 2015 and i have to admit the insertation was painful despite the ibuprofin i had taken, but also very quickly done. the pain has definitely seemed worth it, my cramps are now virtually gone and my &quot;periods&quot; are now constant and are very light spotting. not to add, my pms from bc is gone too!"