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to be pissed off and angry that fitting a bloody coil is so much aggro?

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lottielou39 · 10/04/2012 12:01

So, I've been for the pre- coil checks, swabs and they were fine. The doctor told me to book a triple appointment at the end of my period to fit the Mirena. So I tried last month but both doctors trained to fit coil were away (holiday and jury service) and so I booked an appointment for the end of this week, but my period hasn't started yet -which is normal for me as I have irregular periods and did explain this to the GP. I phoned the receptionist and she just wanted to get me off the phone, (after cancelling my triple appointment)
He said he'd only fit a coil at the end of a period.
So I thought I might have better luck with our local FPC; phoned them. They can see me tonight, but I'd have to have the pre coil swabs again (I already had it done a couple of months ago, but they wont have access to my medical notes apparently) and they can only fit the coil once a week on Wednesdays at my localo hospital.
So, I'd need a fucking speculum shoving up my fanjo for the 3rd time in recent weeks (had a smear last week, where they couldn't do coil at same time, no doctor available) and feel like saying Fuck This, I'll find another contraceptive cos the coil is not going to happen.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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FrillyMilly · 11/04/2012 20:01

I really want one. I have to go to FPC as GP doesn't do it. FPC is once a week (6pm-8pm) with no appointments. When I phoned they told me to get there early as they closed at 5.55 last week due to so many people turning up. I have two young children, one of which is breastfed so that's going to be a fun evening.

RachelWalsh · 11/04/2012 20:06

When I had one I had it put in at the FPC. I don't remember having a pregnancy test or any swabs done and I wasn't on my period when they put it in. My GP doesn't do it because they have to do a certain amount to keep qualified to insert them so it's much easier to just attend the FPC where they do loads. I was able to make an appointment though.

MrsHoolie · 11/04/2012 20:11

I had mine put in mid cycle at my local walk in FPC.
No appointment,no swab,no pain even though she said it may hurt as I was mid cycle.
Hope you get it sorted soon.

Yanbu

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