"i&#039;ve had skyla for a little over a year now. for the most part, i love it...but, yes there&#039;s a but, it has been freaking me out lately. about 6 months ago, i started getting random &quot;contractions&quot; as i would call them (ive never had a baby, but yes i&#039;m comparing the pain to them). i get random painful cramping that lasts about 10 seconds off and on. enough to put my on my knees. not every day, and not when i&#039;m on my period (normal cramping during that time). this pain comes and goes as pleases. i have debated having it removed, but it is my only dependable method of birth control that i&#039;m willing to use."