Long story cut very short: After a miscarriage I had an implant put in. Miscarriage was most likely caused my stress due to losing a previous partner to suicide. It was a fucking shit time, and whilst I didn't go out and have unprotected sex with anyone and everyone (it was my best friend), I did admit that I'd had half a bottle of wine before we did the deed and it was not really a sensible thing to do. I'd also been told that as I had PCOS I wouldn't be able to get pregnant with IVF so I didn't see the need for contraception at the time.
This was Spring 2015. Pre implant insertion I had a period every 3-4 months. I bled for 4 weeks post miscarriage. Then no bleeding until Autumn. When it started to be fairly constant. All of Autumn I had constant UTIs, Kidney stones and vaginal discomfort and felt crap. Eventually all sorted, but took months.
Fast forward to last month and I decide after bleeding constantly for 9 months that I really want the implant out. I go to the GP and he convinces me to keep it because part of the reason it was inserted was because of my "chaotic lifestyle". He gives me another set of hormonal pills to take to stop the bleeding (not sure I should even be taking these as I think they react with another medication). Either way, took them and it's done nothing.
Last week I had another UTI and kidney infection. Felt shit for a week, started to feel better and now I have the most incredible burning sensation in my vagina. I have a GP appointment on Friday. TMI: I have for the last six months had really thick dark black blood that seems to get stuck. It's rank. Before this it was like a normal period, but heavy, but the right colour.
First AIBU to ask my normal GP to discuss with contraceptive GP that my implant should come out? I don't feel I can stand my ground with contraceptive GP as only met them twice. Also unsure they are aware about the reasons why things were so "chaotic" for me and feel a bit harshly judged.
Second AIBU - can I put the fucidin cream I was prescribed for a fungal infection on my face on the outside of my vagina? I am pretty sure it's an epic case of thrush although I am constantly worried about dark thick blood. I am hoping everyone is correct when they say this is the implant and nothing to be concerned about. I am due a smear in January.
Third AIBU - is it ok to douche to get rid of some of the dark blood? Or is this the worst thing I can do?
Sorry for the TMI topic, but I want to do something before Friday.
Thanks in advance for replies (I name changed for this as I feel like a complete idiot not knowing these things).
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YobyobNC · 24/10/2016 11:39
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