"i had skyla put in about 2 weeks ago so this is more about the insertion as my body&#039;s still adjusting. i did the ultimate &quot;do not do&quot; and read all the online experiences and horrific outcomes the night before my appointment. i was so anxious i almost cancelled as i&#039;m not good with pain. i took 500mg ibuprofen an hour before and ate breakfast as instructed. my doctor didn&#039;t use numbing cream or anything. having the skyla put in was no walk in the park, its way less painful than kidney stones and gallbladder attacks i&#039;ve had. do recommend taking the day off work since the cramping, while not unbearable, was pretty intense. spotted for 2-3 days after and am just now stopping random cramps. so far i&#039;m extremely happy with it"