"the insertion didn&#039;t hurt much. my doctor was very gentle and explained the entire process as it was happening. i just felt minor pressure and the most pain i felt was towards the end. every so often i do get a sharp pain but it lasts no more than a minute and it feels like a bad cramp. my period have been getting lighter (i was already irregular to start with but when i did get my period, it would be heavy). my skin has also cleared from acne. i&#039;m barely breaking out, although i broke out a little more when i first got it inserted. overall i&#039;m glad i got it, that way i don&#039;t have to worry about taking a daily pill. however, i&#039;ve gained 15 lbs!!!!!! i literally gained them within a month."