Skyla and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Spe...
• April 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm deciding to comment because I read so many painful reviews on here. I just got mine inserted yesterday. It was honestly not bad at all. The reason I think maybe my experience was different is because I was instructed to come in and have it inserted during my period. When you are menstruating, your cervix is more open, so the procedure is easier and less painful. My period is almost over, and honestly, my cramps have been no different than any other period I've had. If you are deciding on Skyla as a birth control method, schedule your appointment during the heaviest day of your period when your cervix is nice and open. Just a tip."

• Chr...
• July 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 31 years old, no children ever, and recently got the Skyla. Prior to getting Skyla inserted, I came on here to read the reviews and wish I didn't because it definitely scared me. But thankfully, my OB-GYN was great and explained everything to me. Not to mention, she numbed me prior to inserting the Skyla and informed me when I would feel the most amount of pressure, which helped A LOT! There were some mild cramps during the first month, but since the month has passed, I've been feeling great - no nausea and no weight gain. There's some mild cramping, which I never had before, but no periods. So for me, it's working out great and realized only your body can tell you if it's good or not - and not by others' experience."

• Chr...
• July 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 31 years old, no children ever, and recently got the Skyla. Prior to getting Skyla inserted, I came on here to read the reviews and wish I didn't because it definitely scared me. But thankfully, my OB-GYN was great and explained everything to me. Not to mention, she numbed me prior to inserting the Skyla and informed me when I would feel the most amount of pressure, which helped A LOT! There were some mild cramps during the first month, but since the month has passed, I've been feeling great - no nausea and no weight gain. There's some mild cramping, which I never had before, but no periods. So for me, it's working out great and realized only your body can tell you if it's good or not - and not by others' experience."

• SDA...
• November 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I've had Skyla for a little over a year now. For the most part, I love it... But, yes, there's a but, it has been freaking me out lately. About 6 months ago, I started getting random 'contractions,' as I would call them (I've never had a baby, but yes, I'm comparing the pain to them). I get random painful cramping that lasts about 10 seconds off and on. Enough to put me on my knees. Not every day, and not when I'm on my period (normal cramping during that time). This pain comes and goes as it pleases. I have debated having it removed, but it is my only dependable method of birth control that I'm willing to use."

• 27 ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I was not on my period, had no medication to open my cervix, and had no numbing spray. The insertion was painful for about 30 seconds. I was sweating, had abdominal cramps that felt like I was going to have diarrhea, and some menstrual cramps. I had bad cramps for about 2 hours after insertion. I had no bleeding after insertion and didn't have a period until 8 weeks later. I recommend having someone drive you home and taking a heating pad with you. Take Motrin like an hour before you go. I would 100% do it again and hope that the rest of my time with it works out. So far, I feel like my sex drive has increased, which had always been a problem on other birth control. My husband cannot feel it, my doc says the strings are wrapped around my cervix."

• 27 ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I was not on my period, had no medication to open my cervix, and had no numbing spray. The insertion was painful for about 30 seconds. I was sweating, had abdominal cramps that felt like I was going to have diarrhea, and some menstrual cramps. I had bad cramps for about 2 hours after insertion. I had no bleeding after insertion and didn't have a period until 8 weeks later. I recommend having someone drive you home and taking a heating pad with you. Take Motrin like an hour before you go. I would 100% do it again and hope that the rest of my time with it works out. So far, I feel like my sex drive has increased, which had always been a problem on other birth control. My husband cannot feel it, my doc says the strings are wrapped around my cervix."

• 27 ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I was not on my period, had no medication to open my cervix, and had no numbing spray. The insertion was painful for about 30 seconds. I was sweating, had abdominal cramps that felt like I was going to have diarrhea, and some menstrual cramps. I had bad cramps for about 2 hours after insertion. I had no bleeding after insertion and didn't have a period until 8 weeks later. I recommend having someone drive you home and taking a heating pad with you. Take Motrin like an hour before you go. I would 100% do it again and hope that the rest of my time with it works out. So far, I feel like my sex drive has increased, which had always been a problem on other birth control. My husband cannot feel it, my doc says the strings are wrapped around my cervix."

• Kat...
• December 29, 2016

For Birth Control "I had Skyla inserted 6 months ago. I would describe insertion as the most uncomfortable I've ever been. It was extreme pressure in a place deep inside my body – nothing I've felt before, but also not exactly pain. It lasted maybe 20 seconds before subsiding into the feeling of menstrual cramps. Those cramps lasted 3-4 days after insertion, and I spotted for the first month. Since then, Skyla has been pretty good. The only time I notice Skyla is during my period. My bleeding is light, but WOW do I get horrible cramps. I rarely got cramps prior to using Skyla, and these feel similar to the ones I had post-insertion. However, my friends have not had this issue – every body is different. Overall, I do recommend Skyla!"

• Khl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I researched IUDs extensively before actually deciding to consult my gynecologist about getting one. I wanted to get off the pill as it caused me weight gain and water retention, and the amount of hormones makes it hard for women to build muscle, and as someone who works out a decent amount, I wasn't seeing much progress. My gyno suggested Skyla, as it is a low hormone dose. I was reading horror stories online about the process and almost didn't get one. Thank God I didn't give in to my fears because I love having an IUD. The process was not bad at all. When inserted, I felt more pressure than pain. I had cramps for the following 24 hours, spotted a week, and my first period was the lightest it's ever been. Based on my experience, 10/10 would recommend."

• 19...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I wanted to share my experience since I looked at these religiously prior to going. I got Skyla yesterday around 2 o'clock. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen around 1:15, prior to my appointment. When I went in, the entire experience was an absolute breeze. She walked in, told me the risks, set up, and inserted Skyla, all within 7 minutes. I felt a slight period-type cramp when she used the sound to measure my uterus, and then another cramp when she inserted Skyla. The cramp on both occasions did not last longer than thirty seconds. I felt absolutely fine after and even went out to dinner and to a professional baseball game! Everyone is different, but don't worry too much - you'll do great!"

• nan...
• May 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I read a lot of reviews about IUDs... Skyla in particular... and basically I let them all really psyche me out. So many people said insertion was ridiculously painful and that cramping lasted for days afterwards. My experience was nothing like that. I only had my Skyla inserted yesterday, so I can't speak for the long term, but I can say the most painful thing about my appointment was the almost 2-hour wait. Insertion took only a few minutes, and while it was very uncomfortable, pain was minimal. It really just felt like period cramps. I took no pain meds beforehand. Everyone has different pain thresholds, and I could imagine it being different for women who have never had children (I have 2, both c-sections). Don't let the reviews scare you."

• wep...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2019

For Birth Control "Well, I had Skyla for a couple of months. I got it in probably March or April. It’s now October, and I am 2 months pregnant. Before any of that happened, I couldn’t take the pain of it, like the cramps were the worst. I felt like rubbish. I asked my OB to change it, and she recommended I take the antibiotics because she had one in for years, and she didn’t think it was that bad. So I took the antibiotics, and now I’m pregnant. So yeah, Skyla sucks!"

• Bni...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I've had Skyla for 9 months now. (26, no kids). I have a mixed opinion of it. Insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. Cramps were bad for 30 minutes to 1 hour. I menstruated regularly for about 2 months, then stopped pretty much altogether (I spot here and there). One major change for me was a huge decrease in libido for the first 4 to 5 months. Fortunately, it has since gone back to normal. Even though I do not menstruate, I do often still get the cramps during that time, and they can be rough. I do not plan to be on it the full 3 years, but it does what I need it to do for now."

• sun...
• June 16, 2015

For Birth Control "Okay, got the Skyla IUD inserted today. I work in an OB/GYN office, so I am well aware of the side effects and advantages, however, I have tried pills and the NuvaRing, and they did not work for me. So my best option was trying an IUD. The insertion process wasn't bad, the only thing that was weird was being on your cycle. But the actual insertion of the device took about 30 seconds or less, I was not even aware that it was in. The cramping lasted for about an hour, it felt like pre-cycle cramping or first day cramping. Not extremely bad, just uncomfortable, and they went away with some ibuprofen. I would do it again, so ladies, please review the side effects and remember that everybody is different."

• MK1...
• April 4, 2017

For Birth Control "Before I got my IUD, I researched a ton about what to expect during and after the procedure. All the reviews had me terrified of the procedure, saying it was the most pain they've ever had, that they fainted, that they were bleeding for months afterwards, etc. DO NOT listen to these. Every experience is incredibly personal and will be different for every single person! The procedure itself felt like a slightly more extreme period cramp, and then for the next few days, I had mild cramps that were on and off, nothing different from a normal period. I have some spotting, but it is very tolerable and manageable. Overall, this has been an extremely effective contraceptive for me."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have had Skyla for about 5 months, and it's been GREAT! I had some cramping after insertion, but it wasn't anything too bad. I have had very light periods, and I'm starting to lose weight! I love my Skyla IUD."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I have had Skyla since March 6, 2019. I’m 27, and I also have PCOS. I’m on metformin to help with my PCOS symptoms. Before Skyla, I had painful periods, which were moderate to light flow. I would also spot daily between periods. My insertion was painful even though I was on day 2 of my period. I have never had children before, so I think that is why it was so painful. I have a high pain tolerance too. I was very dizzy after and had to lay in my doctor's office for a few minutes before I left. I bled for about 30-40 days straight with cramps on and off after my insertion, which is to be expected. Now my periods are light to the point I do not need a pad! My cramps are not as painful, they are just annoying. My daily spotting has gone away, and I’m still losing weight like I was before I had Skyla inserted! I did notice that I retained my water weight from when they inserted Skyla on my period, but I lost the water weight the next time I got my period. Overall, I would recommend Skyla."

• Kat...
• July 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 5'0, 120 pounds. I am also 18 years old. I have never had a child or been pregnant. After seeing so many bad reviews, I was scared to get Skyla. BUT I'M SO HAPPY I DID. I have only had it for a few days (and will write another review after a month). The insertion process was painful but not that bad. It felt like bad cramps. I have experienced some cramps, but nothing Advil can’t handle. My periods are normally awful, I throw up and often have to lay in bed. After insertion, I started my period (normal timing), and so far it has been so easy. Normally I use like 12 super tampons a day, but only have gone through 5 the last three days? I have had no mood swings. I feel good and happy! I will tell y’all how it goes after another month or two!"

• 123...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I got my Skyla inserted 4 days ago. I was so nervous to go through with it after spending countless hours reading other people's experiences. The doctor told me she would stop at any point if the pain became too much to handle. The whole procedure lasted maybe 5 minutes at most. I did not feel a single thing and actually had to question if she truly finished. I did not experience any cramps for the first 12 hours, but once they kicked in, they were no different than period cramps, a little ibuprofen here and there and everything was fine. Bleeding has ranged from light to barely even spotting, but my period tends to last a week so it may just be from that. So far, I am very happy with my decision to get it. DON'T LET THE BAD EXPERIENCES WORRY YOU!"

• Mia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I'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'm only on for 3 days and it's light, lol. But here'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'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 a ball. Heating pad and pain medicine work somewhat. Skyla did its job at preventing pregnancy, but the side effects just aren't worth it. I stayed on as long as I could."

• KNL...
• March 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I read all of these nightmare reviews and had myself worked into a frenzy by the time I went in for my appointment. Y'all...it is NOT a big deal. I was in and out of the office in less than 10 minutes. There was one slight pinch. My doctor asked me to cough; I was so surprised and distracted by the request that by the time I realized I was in pain, it was over. My cramps afterward were very mild, and bleeding has been extremely minimal. I'm very happy and wish I had done this 5 years ago. Certainly, would have saved me from a lot of missed pill drama and having to Plan B it."

• Kay...
• April 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I am 26 years old with no children, and this is my first IUD. I was previously on the pill. I never had any issues with that, just wanted to try something different. I got Skyla put in on 3-23-17, so almost 2 weeks ago. The procedure took about 5 minutes, wasn't bad, just felt like really hard menstrual cramps. I felt fine when I left my appointment. About 30 minutes later, I experienced really painful cramps that lasted about 4 hours, I took some Aleve at the onset of the bad cramps. The next day, I felt normal. I had some light cramping and very light spotting. The cramping lasted exactly 7 days. I've not had any more cramps since, but I'm still spotting on and off, very minimal, which is expected. So far, so good! Doing an update review on 4-23-17 & 6/23/17."

• Kay...
• April 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I am 26 years old with no children, and this is my first IUD. I was previously on the pill. I never had any issues with that, just wanted to try something different. I got Skyla put in on 3-23-17, so almost 2 weeks ago. The procedure took about 5 minutes, wasn't bad, just felt like really hard menstrual cramps. I felt fine when I left my appointment. About 30 minutes later, I experienced really painful cramps that lasted about 4 hours, I took some Aleve at the onset of the bad cramps. The next day, I felt normal. I had some light cramping and very light spotting. The cramping lasted exactly 7 days. I've not had any more cramps since, but I'm still spotting on and off, very minimal, which is expected. So far, so good! Doing an update review on 4-23-17 & 6/23/17."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 24 years old and have a serious boyfriend. I’ve never been on any birth control, but I got tired of using condoms. I got Skyla inserted back in February, so I’ve had it in for about 5 months now. Insertion was painful for about a total of 10 seconds. After that, I felt totally fine. I was able to drive and go into work. I even went skiing a couple of weeks later with no issues. Since then, I’ve noticed spotting as opposed to an actual period. Cramps and headaches do occur when I’m on my period, sometimes the cramps can be very painful, but usually subside when I take ibuprofen. I definitely get hunger cravings a lot more, but I don’t have any weight gain. In fact, I weighed 115 when I had it put in, and I now weigh 114. Overall, I love having Skyla due to the simplicity of insertion, management, and birth control. I highly recommend it!"

• del...
• May 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I am writing this review for the sake of all women who are iffy on this product. I was apprehensive to Skyla ONLY because of what I read online. Despite my doctor assuring me this was the best option for me, I still was not 100% on Skyla. I am one month post-insertion, and I am so happy I decided to go with Skyla. I am 19 years old, and I have struggled with birth control since it was present in my life. I cannot be on the combined pill due to the migraines with aura (visual changes) I get, and I struggle with acne, so the POP pill is not for me. I decided to go with Skyla, and I'm very pleased. Insertion (for me) was a bad cramp that lasted no more than 5 seconds. Spotting/cramps continued for about a month after, but now I'm good."