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Was GP unreasonable?

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Whosthatgirll · 11/01/2024 17:35

I saw the doctor today for mental health problems and all they seemed concerned about was putting me on contraception (have a newborn and 3 year old) namely the mirena coil as she said you only need to have periods if you want to get pregnant, otherwise get rid of them. I told her I didn’t want anything at the moment as we haven’t decided our family is complete yet and may want a third child (took a long time TTC DC1 after the pill so didn’t have hormonal contraception between the 2 children), at which point she said (and completely seriously not as a joke) “what would you want to do that for” when I didn’t answer as I was in shock she said “more children would just be more inconvenience wouldn’t it”. I can’t believe she said that, especially as it was infront of my 3 year old who understands a lot. I did not link my mental health to having children and just can’t believe this happened today.

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Whosthatgirll · 11/01/2024 17:44

plumberdrain · 11/01/2024 17:43

OP you have a new born, you have a toddler, you have serious enough mental health concerns that you’re seeing your GP and you are not on any form of contraception (are you using condoms)?

Yes we are, same as between DC1 and 2

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plumberdrain · 11/01/2024 17:43

Whosthatgirll · 11/01/2024 17:43

They prescribed antidepressants at the end of the consult

all they seemed concerned about was putting me on contraception
so not quite

Whosthatgirll · 11/01/2024 17:43

They prescribed antidepressants at the end of the consult

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bryceQ · 11/01/2024 17:43

It's hard to say with the information you've given.

If you had been discussing how your mental health is manifesting, it would seem quite odd to be discussing a third child in this context unless your MH doesn't impact your kids at all?

It's hard to imagine the conversation

plumberdrain · 11/01/2024 17:43

OP you have a new born, you have a toddler, you have serious enough mental health concerns that you’re seeing your GP and you are not on any form of contraception (are you using condoms)?

plumberdrain · 11/01/2024 17:41

when you attended the appointment, what were you hoping for? anti depressants? a referral? because that is basically all that is available to GP unless there is a concern for the safety of your children - in which case, there are other avenues they explore. and in the first instance address the issue of whether contraception

LizzieSiddal · 11/01/2024 17:38

She shouldn’t have said what she said. However she’s probably worried there’s a risk you may get pregnant soon and 3 children under 4 would not help your mental health at all.

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