"i just had skyla inserted this morning. the pamphlets said cramping would last about 30 minutes but this is false. i decided on skyla because i am bad at remembering to take pills are reorder perscriptions, i figure the iud is flinging to be more effective. i am 19 and have never had kids, and the actual insertion was painful but extremely fast. my doctor gave me a prescription to soften the cervix before the procedure, i took ibuprofen and she used lidocaine during the procedure (this is not typical but she said it would help). i have had severe cramps nonstop since the procedure, and ibuprofen isn&#039;t cuttin it. obviously everyone reacts differently to meds, but if you&#039;re considering getting this, be prepared for the possibility of pain."