birth control
"I've had Skyla for 8 days now. I didn't take any painkillers, and I'd say my insertion was the most bizarre pain I've ever felt. However, I think I have a pretty high pain tolerance in general, so I was able to suck it up with only a few squeaks of discomfort.

The first day, my cramps were moderately painful. The next day, I felt great. The rest of the week, I would have a cramp or two, but they were light and subsided pretty quickly. I spotted on the first day and a few other non-consecutive days thoughout the week. Nothing too terrible.

I got my IUD inserted before my period was due, but since insertion, I haven't gotten it. It's 4 days late, but Skyla makes periods irregular, so I'll just have to wait to find out when it gets here!"