"i got my skyla inserted 6 weeks ago. the insertion was not very painful. i would rate it a 3 out of 10. it was uncomfortable and felt like a minor period cramp for a total of less than one minute. after it was inserted, i felt normal and was not dizzy or lightheaded. i had no cramps that day and only minor cramping and minor back pain for the first few weeks following insertion. i spotted for the first 4.5 weeks. my first period was longer than usual (7 days, is normally 4), but the bleeding was much lighter (no clots or excessively heavy bleeding). i did have more painful cramps at the beginning of my period, but nothing that was too unbearable. during sex, my husband is unable to feel the strings and i have forgotten it is even in!"