"i&#039;ve had skyla for 8 months. insertion was what i expected. hurt but right after i went to the grocery store. next day i hurt but took it easy around those house. i was 25 when i got it. 26 now, i was on lo lo estrin before this. for the last 5 years. with that i had no periods &amp; no cramps ever! i had to switch because i couldn&#039;t afford the $120price tag. i&#039;m on month 8. i&#039;ve had nine periods. most range 7-9 days and they come every 2 weeks. with horrible cramping 2-3 days. i break out now with bad acne. i&#039;ve never had bad skin. so to me sure i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant but i&#039;m miserable about 50% of the time"