Hi all, first time posting here though I have been commenting and reading for a while, but forgive me if this is long (don't want to drip feed).
I need some advice on what to say to my GP, I have weird anxiety when it comes to speaking to doctors due to years of bad experiences. I got the implant in in May after having the 3 month injection before that, which I agreed to due to having a termination in February.
I won't go into detail, but essentially I know that the decision for a termination was the right one for me and my DP at the time and at the time long term contraception seemed to make the most sense for us. However, since then things have changed and we both really want to TTC soon
I have also been having issues with the implant, all kinds of weird and often horrible side effects, the last time I saw my GP about this (primarily the mental health effects of the implant) she told me I have to wait 4-6 months before I can have it taken out as the side effects may settle down by then. She said I could only get it out earlier if my symptoms get considerably worse.
So, should I exaggerate the side effects and beg her to take it out due to mental health issues caused by the implant, or be honest and say we want to TTC even though I'm terrified that she will refuse at worst or at best judge and question me because of the termination and the fact that I initially told her I didn't want children and that I wanted long term contraception? I really don't know what to do which probably sounds pathetic but I really can't speak to doctors and overthink every visit!
It seems like a short period of time I've had it in but the conversations we've had about our future have been considerable and ongoing and we are both certain. I can barely get babies out of my mind since the termination, and DP doesn't want to wait much longer to start trying as he will be 30 in December and he doesn't want to become a dad much older than that (which I know is fine for a lot of people but these are his feelings).
Thank you if you managed to read all this, sorry that it's long!