birth control
"I got my Skyla inserted a week ago and yes, the pain of the insertion is like an internal sharp pinch and a targeted set of cramps. I knew it wouldn't be easy but it was definitely more painful than I had mentally prepared for, the unexpectedness made me yelp out loud when I first felt it. The insertion took about 30 seconds but the entire process was 7 minutes. Definitely worth the pain. I wish I had known this beforehand and taken an ibuprofen. Afterwards I had dull cramp aches and some spotting. But nothing I had to take medication for, and it only lasted a day. The next day I was perfectly normal. Around day 4, I started experiencing bloating and slight constipation. Its uncomfortable but I am hoping to power through and see how it goes!"