Having the coil removed

I'm so frustrated.

Finally got an appointment with my GP to remove my IUD in the first week of July.

The nurse practitioner said that it wasn't budging and that she'd refer me to a NHS gynae but that she had no idea how long it would take to get seen.

I decided to go private as I have a Vitality health plan through work. The private gynae tried and couldn't remove the IUD either and booked me in for a scan a week later which revealed an embedded IUD.

I had a follow up phone consultation and he's basically says that it needs to be removed during a hysteroscopy under general anaesthetic.

Not ideal, but fine. And then he breaks it to me that the NHS is basically using all the theatres in the local private hospital at this time. So no private surgeries can take place - indefinitely.

And if by some miracle they find a space for me I would need to self isolate for two weeks before the surgery. Which is very difficult given I have a young toddler.

I know in the grand scheme of things I am lucky that this situation is easily resolved and I don't have any more complicated fertility or health issues.

With DS I got pregnant on our first try, so hopefully once the IUD is removed we shouldn't have to try for very long. I'm 36 so whilst the clock is ticking there is still time.

I just feel so deflated, it's like Baby No.2 is just not meant to be. And also angry at myself for getting the IUD fitted in the first place.

Sorry for the rant, I just need to get it out as I haven't really told anyone in real life.

Glad everyone has had some positive news. I spoke to my GP. Receptionist was lovely and understanding. Unfortunately they told me no though and to call again in a month. Also said they will be prioritising putting them in.

Hopefully they will resume normal appointments soon. I don’t think they can turn people away much longer. I’m a key worker and we’re doing way less important stuff than this at work now!

Little update for you all. Went back to see the gp today after 2 nurses couldn't get mine out last week. Gp was happy to have a good dig with some local anesthetic and it's out!! Definitely worth trying to get in if you can

Wow just goes to show it's worth trying to speak to a doctor about it.

I had my coil removed at my GPs two weeks ago. The receptionist said that they "absolutely weren't doing IUD removals" and I asked her whether she'd be able to write a note to the doctor to ask... which she did...

Receptionist rang me back the next day and the doctor said she could do it that morning.

Doctors are usually really reasonable with things like this - the procedure itself took less than 5 mins.

So I would definitely consider trying to contact a doctor 👌🏼

Glad you've got sorted Music everywhere * I doubt I'd get away with that having just turned 30 but it's good to know that they're willing to take age when ttc into consideration.

I called my GP last week and she said outright no.
I told a fib and said I was having issues with it (so she didn't judge me for wanting to TTC) and she agreed it needs to come out but she won't do it yet and has put me on "standby" to have it removed.
I've wanted to try for our third and final for the last two years. DH finally agrees and now this!!

I called my drs today about having my implant removed, they are going to get the nurse to call me on wednesday to talk about it/book an appointment

I managed to book an appointment to have my coil removed last week. However, it's stuck. I'm waiting for a referral to complex contraception clinic but they arnt doing appointments and there was a 3 month wait pre covid. Sad because we want to ttc dc2.

I carefully pulled mine out during a period after a glass of wine. Took about a minute to get a grip on it and 3-4 seconds to pull it out.

Was pregnant a few weeks later.

Obviously I wouldn't technically recommend it, but it was fine.

Also would add (if possible and sorry to any male GPs out there)- try and speak to a female Dr. I know if shouldn't make a difference but I'm convinced it did. She sounded very sympathetic on the phone.

So to update- I emailed GP surgery this morning (it's an automated system at the moment so I think the Drs are actually looking most of the requests themselves). She called me back at 9.30am!
She said her first thought was no as it's not considered an emergency but she spoke to a couple of her colleagues about it and they agreed it would be unfair to ask me to wait for what is essentially an unknown length of time at my age 🙈. So the answer was yes! 👍 Would definitely recommend speaking to GP not just asking receptionist.

Ahh terrible typos on my post!

Just to add, my DD is 2 soon and I would love a 3 year age gap.

Hi!

I’m in the same position and posted about it the other week.

I contacted local sexual health clinic which said they weren’t doing any non- emergency appointments. Also they were advising not to ttc at the moment.

I’m going to contact my GP directly sometime this week but I’m not holding out much hope.

I know not many chances have been announcing but surely they will need to provide these services soon. I am a ‘key worker’, and would consider my job far less essential than this.

Fingers crossed.

Definitely don’t diy! Although is obviously is tempting.

Where can you go to get this done privately?

Can I join? Hoping to email GP tomorrow to enquire but suspect I'll be told no. Next option is asking the clinic at work (hospital). Turn 40 in a few months and husband has finally agreed to try for DC2 (have DD6). Now it's all I can think about and every month feels like time wasted. Even considered getting it done privately but looking at around £300 Don't think I want to risk doing it myself.
In the meantime I'm going to start tracking ovulation (if that's even still happening ) and taking folate etc. And start losing this lockdown weight...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone actually called the doctors to see if they could get their implant/coil removed and what they said?

I'm thinking if getting my implant removed and wondering when/if I could get an appointment!

LJD32 it was so quick, took me by surprise. At least no chance to change my mind! Hoping it all goes ok. My boobs are killing me and I’ve had the worst breakout on face and chest ever so taking it all as a good sign.

There’s always so many reasons not to have a baby but you will never regret having one when they are here

I'm the same with changing my mind almost daily. I go from needing to get pregnant now to, maybe I should wait a year to, maybe my daughter would be okay being an only child 😂

I pulled mine out before DD2. Just gave it a tiny tug and put it came

Wow that was a quick BFP congratulations! Hope all goes smoothly! Yep fingers crossed I can get it removed soon although my mind seems to be changing daily at them moment! 🙄

I feel for you! I managed to get my coil removed on 12th March before it all went totally crazy! Got my BFP on April 23rd! But I’m having an existential crisis about bringing a new baby into this craziness!! Fingers crossed the lockdown will be modified next week so you can make an appointment to get it out! Good luck

I'm similar, I have a copper IUD, we were planning to start trying to conceive in June but not sure when I'll even be able to get my coil removed at this point. Or if I want to risk being pregnant now for that matter.

I have one DS who is two 2.4years, I conceived him very easily. Hoping I'll have the same luck this time around.

I'm the same desperately want a second but have a mirena coil at the moment. My little girl is about to turn 3 too OP so I completely get what you mean about not wanting to wait too long age gap wise.

I've heard some really awful horror stories on here about people removing their coil themselves so definitely won't be trying that but I keep wondering when I'll be able to book an appointment to have my coil removed.

Something about it being taken out of my hands is turning me into a crazy broody person 😂

@LJD32
I feel the same, a bit nervous about having a third. It’s like a conflict between my head and heart tbh lol. Head says baby days are over then my heart says just go for one more, it would be nice for DH and I have a child together etc etc! I was hoping to have implant taken out around August/September.

@Bells3032 I was the same. A month ago I laughed when people would ask me if I want anymore! Hopefully you will be able to start trying soon!

@BerylSilverstone mine are 5 and littlest will be 3 in 3 weeks! I think that is what has triggered the urge preparing for her birthday. Very nervous about having a 3rd though and how family will react and the extra costs! When do you think you will get the implant out? X