"i&#039;ve had skyla since september 30, 2016. the insertion process was quick and very painful for me. i almost blacked out.  my period came around the same time each month, normally lasts a week. which was dreadful because without birth control i&#039;m only on for 3 days and it&#039;s light lol. but here&#039;s why i am getting it removed next thursday; these early labor contraction like cramps are horrible! the pain is so bad it makes me feel like i&#039;m about to throw up. i get the cramps every month for a week before my period, and i cry (actual tears) every time. it literally puts me in ball. heating pad and pain medicine works somewhat. skyla did it&#039;s job at preventing pregnancy, but the side effects just aren&#039;t worth it. i stayed on as long i could."