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No one will remove it!

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vinotinto88 · 19/05/2020 09:49

So long story short - we are hoping to TTC our third and final baby.

It's pretty much now or never - certain work opportunities and home finances etc, plus my age. And I'm so broody it's unreal.

My GP won't remove my implant, no clinic within a 20 mile radius will remove my implant.

I've called and hassled and nagged everyone. The last person I called said it'll be well over a year before their clinic is up and running again.

I know this is totally a first world problem. And it's more a whinge than seeking any kind of solution. I just had my heart set on it.

Has anyone else up and down the country managed to get their contraception sorted?

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peperethecat · 22/05/2020 12:18

You will also probably want to numb the area with ice and take some paracetamol beforehand. No painkillers that thin the blood. I think I had a local anaesthetic when I had mine out so I would expect it to be quite painful.

peperethecat · 22/05/2020 12:17

If you press down on the lower end, does the upper end poke up out of your skin?

If you're determined to do it then you'll need to thoroughly clean the area with iodine solution, then use a sterilised scalpel to make a very small incision where the end of the implant is. Once you've got a hole in the skin you wiggle it around until you can see the end of the implant poking out and then you very carefully remove it with tweezers. Then clean the area again with something antiseptic and bandage it carefully.

I'm not sure I would do it myself but then I haven't been in this situation. Be very careful if you do attempt it, and if anything goes wrong go straight to your GP and wave your bleeding arm at them until they sort it out for you. Although I've heard that A&E is quite quiet at the moment.

CoachBombay · 22/05/2020 12:11

If you are cutting through scar tissue just make sure you have a very sharp scalpel and you will need to apply more pressure than "fresh skin" but not too much more.

I don't think minors would do it, but if it goes wrong they can sort it out/finish it for you I suppose. Having said this all that can really go wrong is it break they will juts remove the remainder. It's not like you are cutting down deep so even bleeding unless you have a clotting issue/diabetes won't be massive issue to deal with.

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 12:03

@CoachBombay I will probably try that on Tuesday. All else fails I live close to a minor injuries unit. Do you think they would give it a bash.

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 12:02

@peperethecat It's visible if I move it around. My only issue is where I've had a few in and out over the years the only way out is by cutting over a scar.

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peperethecat · 22/05/2020 11:59

How close is it to the surface of your skin, OP?

CoachBombay · 22/05/2020 11:52

Oh bless him. I can understand though it is a bit grim.

It is hard to do yourself but not impossible. I think yes tell the GP you will attempt it yourself if there's no action and see what they say.

OhLookHeKickedTheBall · 22/05/2020 11:52

I had this fight over removal of my implant to, that that was years ago. At this point I had just been booked in to have my womb lining lasered off too. I'd been bleeding heavily for months with the odd day off here and there. They gave me the spiel about not wanting any more children and I asked them to look at why they'd given me it in the first place - for heavy bleeding not contraceptive purposes. The implant did give me about 18m of relief in fairness, but after that I was in a worse state than I'd been before. I told them it was coming out and it was down to them whether they did it or I did. They did it themselves after that. It's so frustrating. That said with the pandemic it won't be helping at all.

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 11:47

@CoachBombay I have no doubt in his ability to do it. He's pretty good at tricky stuff and has a strong stomach. In actual fact he would probably enjoy it. But as his wife he's already expressed his reluctance should something go wrong. I don't think he would be willing to take the risk. If it was a splinter or a spot he would be digging it out in a heart beat. But I sent him a YouTube video and it put him off!

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CoachBombay · 22/05/2020 11:44

Also OP you can buy "tattoo numbing cream" or EMLA cream 5% without a prescription to the numb the skin like they do at the clinic, I know I know too much about this.

CoachBombay · 22/05/2020 11:41

vino do you think your partner/husband would help you do it? If nobody gets back to you. I am fully aware I probably shouldn't be advising this but needs must as they say 😳

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 11:38

Time sensitive means I'm not allowed a choice over my own body?

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CoachBombay · 22/05/2020 11:36

okie no a choice can't wait till autumn. If you were bleeding daily and wanted it out you should get it out. It's not healthy or convenient or even nice to bleed daily till autumn! And if you want to TTC you want to TTC not wait for everyone else to decide when you can make choices about your own body!

FourPlasticRings · 22/05/2020 11:32

removal of implants can wait until the autumn without a problem

Not if you're experiencing negative side effects.

okiedokieme · 22/05/2020 11:31

Only time sensitive work is being done. Abortions are time sensitive, removal of implants can wait until the autumn without a problem.

pinkpinecone · 22/05/2020 11:10

It's pretty outrageous tbh!

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 11:08

@IndiaMay How negligent is that!

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IndiaMay · 22/05/2020 10:49

The stupid thing is, my friends GP wont give her the contraceptive injection shes due!

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 10:48

Ironically I've been bleeding for four weeks now too. Gah.

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 10:46

@YellowPenny I think I'll call again on Tuesday and when they decline (no doubt) I'll say ok I'll see you later on when I've attempted to do it myself.

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YellowPenny · 22/05/2020 10:38

@vinotinto88 Keep trying!
Ironically, the nurse said "we've only taken one out and it's because she threatened to remove it herself. I then said 'oh that's funny I was watching some YouTube videos and it doesn't look that hard" then I was booked in.

I think previous posters are right, you have to threaten to slice your own arm open before they'll take it out.

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 10:33

@YellowPenny I'm so happy for you and so jealous!!!!!!!!!
The practice manager hasn't bothered to respond. Someone is meant to be calling me back (but hasn't bothered). And a contraception clinic has offered me a six months supply of the pill, I don't want to double up I want to COME OFF CONTRACEPTION.
I'm embarrassing myself now with all the chasing - I just don't know what else to do other than give it a go myself. Two private clinics have ignored me too.

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YellowPenny · 22/05/2020 10:30

@vinotinto88 I'M GETTING IT REMOVED NEXT WEEK!

Finally! The Sexual Health Clinic I contacted first (different area) called me back today, and they're doing it! It's because mine is more "extreme circumstances" of getting horrendous migraines.

I'm in the NE unfortunately, so no help to you. But there are some people doing it.

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 07:19

@PurBal I think you're right I've contacted two places now and not even had a response!!

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vinotinto88 · 22/05/2020 07:18

@CoachBombay I think you're officially now my best friend.

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