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To think my doctor should take my mirena out when asked???

244 replies

ScienceIsTruth · 26/11/2018 16:13

Just that really.

Went to see consultant today as still bleeding constantly 2 years after having mirena fitted for heavy periods, although not as heavily.

Asked them to remove it as it's not really helping and the side effects (no libido, etc) are really getting me down, and they've basically refused.

They want to try me on another hormonal medication for 6 months first, whilst keeping the mirena in (because I had trouble when it was put in!).
But there's a waiting list for this medication as it's an injection they have to do, and I'm looking at least an 8 week wait.

OP posts:
DowntonCrabby · 26/11/2018 16:16

That’s awful, can you book in with your practice nurse for removal? It shouldn’t matter at all why you want it out, just that you do and that’s that.

tasharichford · 26/11/2018 16:16

I think that's terrible it's your body your choice, go back and tell them you have had a think and are 100% on the decision you have made. Angry

chillpizza · 26/11/2018 16:17

Make an appointment at your gps for removal, threaten to remove it manually yourself (if it would be possible) if they don’t since you no longer consent to having it in.

This is all I’ve learnt from people and the implant having problems getting it removed.

MrsTerryPratcett · 26/11/2018 16:17

Hell no. Your body, your choice. Escalate if you need to.

AutumnCrow · 26/11/2018 16:18

I've seen threads on here where women have admitted to removing their own, they've been so desperate. Which is utterly crap.

Does your GP surgery have a doctor or nurse who can remove it? This is your body - of course you're not being unreasonable to insist on it being removed if you don't want it there.

FlamingJuno · 26/11/2018 16:18

My friend has asked to have her implant removed and has been told it will be well into the New Year before they can do it. She's 41 and wants to change her method of contraception, but the practice won't hear of it apparently.

Justletmego · 26/11/2018 16:19

I booked to have mine removed privately as the wait was too long. Had it out next day!

RosieStarr · 26/11/2018 16:19

Is there a sexual health clinic nearby you can go to instead? They tend to be better at dealing with these things anyway.

Ginazon · 26/11/2018 16:20

Is there a reason you were having this conversation with a consultant? I was going to suggest a sexual health clinic could take it out for you instead, but I guess you have some other (related?) medical issues going on.

BuffaloCauliflower · 26/11/2018 16:20

Not good at all. My friend had a similar experience with the implant, it was causing her so many problems and they wouldnt take it out. Women are never trusted to know their own bodies. Get your GP or practice nurse to take it out. They are MUCH easier to get out than put in.

HariboLecter · 26/11/2018 16:21

Would your local Sexual Health clinic be able to do it?

Cath2907 · 26/11/2018 16:22

They just pull out very very easily. Not like putting in. Sexual health clinic will remove for you. Practice nurse can remove. Hell my last one fell out!

Sexnotgender · 26/11/2018 16:22

That’s ridiculous!

QueenofmyPrinces · 26/11/2018 16:22

I initially met resistance about having mine taken out because I was sick of the prolonged bleeding so in the end I just lied and told them I wanted it removed because we wanted to try for a baby.

Almondio · 26/11/2018 16:23

A lot of GP surgeries won't insert or remove them these days, but sexual health clinics will do it. You have to attend a consultation and then have the removal at a separate appt. Hope you get it sorted soon.

AnastasiaVonBeaverhausen · 26/11/2018 16:24

When I had mine fitted they were very insistent that in order to gain the cost benefit of having it, i needed to "commit" to it for at least 3 years, unless any of the side effects were not manageable. I managed for a couple of years but the negative impact on my libido was too much and I pursuaded them to take it out. They were very clear about the cost thing though so I wonder if this is what is going through the mind of your doctor? Crazy really how you are expected to put up with that level of bleeding. I swear we are in the dark ages with the medical profession in some aspects when it comes to periods and bleeding.

HariboLecter · 26/11/2018 16:24

Sorry, didn't see RosieStarr's post

IStandWithPosie · 26/11/2018 16:27

This is why I will never have contraception that requires someone else to remove it. I do not trust the NHS to respect my bodily autonomy.

CurbsideProphet · 26/11/2018 16:29

I had my copper coil removed at a walk in family planning clinic after nearly 12 months of pain that no one would believe was linked to the coil. By the sounds of it I was lucky that there was a clinic in my area.

loubluee · 26/11/2018 16:31

Go to the sexual health clinic they will do it no problem

pumpastrotter · 26/11/2018 16:33

One here who took their own out.... If you had problems getting it in, I would not recommend it though. Is there a GUM clinic by you that you could go for a walk in appointment?

Had mine 3+ years and hormonally it destroyed me, worst thing I've ever had in my body (which says a lot).

AnotherOriginalUsername · 26/11/2018 16:38

Did they give you a reason as to why? If you're under consultant care it makes me wonder whether they have beneficial reasons for wanting to keep it in longer?

SpottingTheZebras · 26/11/2018 16:38

Did they actually refuse or did they just suggest this alternative and you agreed to it? If the former then I would log a complaint with PALS.

Pinkblanket · 26/11/2018 16:40

I'd definitely try contacting the sexual health clinic. Word of warning though, ours has a long wait for appointments and my last mirena was very difficult to remove. Fingers crossed you have better luck!

PoesyCherish · 26/11/2018 16:41

That's so awful!! As others have said, is there a sexual health clinic you can attend? Or can you afford to go private? I can't imagine it'd cost that much but maybe somebody who's done it can comment on that aspect.