"i had had my skyla iud in for over a year and just recently had it removed because it just did not work for me. insertion was pretty uncomfortable but like previously mentioned in another post, it was doable (i&#039;m sure contractions will be a lot worse than that was haha).  like i said, i had it for over a year and i had a period every month, most of which my period lasted 2 weeks! cramping was worse for me while on the skyla than on any other birth control. after removal, i&#039;ve been bleeding pretty steady the last few days and cramping which is supposedly normal. i loved the convenience of not having to remember the pill but i don&#039;t think i&#039;ll be getting another one anytime soon."