"i had it inserted 2 months ago, on the 3rd day of my period. the insertion itself was painful despite taking ibuprofen before. i continued cramping that whole day and the following one. then, i spotted for 2 weeks, with regular cramping, usually not lasting more than an hour (but what an unpleasant hour!) i stopped spotting and cramping one week before my first period. i think that my period flow was lighter, but it&#039;s difficult to know because i usually use the cup, and i didn&#039;t then to let the iud set in. it definitely was longer than usual, however. the second month has been smoother. i still spot regularly, but the cramps are now rare, and less intense. it has not affected my skin, weight, or emotions. not perfect, but so far so good!"