birth control
"Context- I have the Sklya IUD to prevent pregnancy and also because of extremely painful and heavy periods. I got the Skyla (my first IUD) inserted in May 2015 (10 months ago). The insertion- Very painful. However, keep in mind that I've always had very severe cramps. It felt like a pinch combined with the worst period cramps I've ever had. After about 10 minutes of severe pain, I went from a 10 to a 2; it's amazing how fast relief comes after. Result 10 months later- I ultimately love the Skyla. I love having worry-free sex with my husband, my periods are extremely consistent & light. The only downside is that unlike BC with estrogen, this doesn't do much for my skin. It didn't make it worse, but it didn't really help either. I recommend!!"