"my experience with skyla has had its ups and downs. insertion was not nearly as bad as what i read online. it might have lasted 15-30 minutes all together. i was not nauseated or lightheaded afterwards. the painful part was during the actual insertion and it lasted for about 3 seconds. i had mild cramping as my body adjusted but afterwards i could hardly tell it was there. it&#039;s done its job so far. the worst part is the change in my cycle. i went from having mild cramping to heavier cramping and increased flow. i&#039;ve been hearing that this will go away after a few months. i&#039;m hoping this is true. the other days of the month are great though!"