birth control
"I just got Skyla this week but want to weigh in on the insertion process since I read mostly horror stories about the pain, bleeding, cramping, etc. I know everyone is different, but the insertion was really simple and the pain was mild. I found the most painful part (about a 3-4 on the pain scale) was when the doctor dilated and measured my cervix. The IUD insertion itself was only discomfort and mild pain. I immediately felt some very faint cramping but it subsided completely after about 5 minutes. I'm ending my first week with Skyla and have had no cramping and only a bit of spotting here and there, but nothing crazy. I can't predict how my body might respond to the hormones over the next few months but, so far, I'm very happy."