To think that the surgery should tell me that Mirena has run out?

[NaturalBlondeYeahRight]

Just went for a smear test. Inquired about how long I’d had the Mirena as it felt like ages. Obviously it’s not the most pleasant experience so had put it to the back of my mind.
It’s been 6.5 YEARS! No one told me when I had it put in that it was my responsibility to check the dates. I’ve had no periods. Thank goodness I haven’t become pregnant in that time- would have had no idea.
I’ve been to dr for various bits and pieces over last year and a half. They’ve sent letters and texts for other different things.
AIBU to ask that they could have mentioned it? So annoyed.

Of course it's your responsibility lol

I was planning to ask the very same question at mine! But no, I’m not expecting them to remind me.

You can't be serious, surely? Of course it's your responsibility!

They told me very clearly when I had mine put in that I needed to remember myself to arrange for it it be changed. Your surgery should have told you that when they put it in but it's not unreasonable to be responsible for your own contraception.

Your body. Your contraception. Your responsibility. Deary me,

What Onthefence said... FGS, take some responsibility for yourself, woman!

I have a repeat prescription that I have to request every 2 months. It's entirely my responsibility to log on and order it in plenty of time. I don't get reminders to do that. It's the same thing really.

What??? Of course it's your responsibility! Fucking hell.

It is ultimately your responsibility of course, but I do see your point - you could argue that we should know exactly when smears are due as that’s also our responsibility and both last several years - yet we get a reminder.

But I don’t get a reminder to order my pill, so equally you need to take responsibility for your contraception.

You only have to remember it once every 5 years.

Your contraception is your responsibility

InglouriousBasterd
Smears are different because they're screening tests on a national level that identifies any problems early in order to improve female health and reduce costly and invasive treatment later.

But no one told me. They pretty much forced me to swap from the pill where you can see exactly where you are and I took full responsibility for that but 5 years is a bloody long time.
Obviously I am being unreasonable then. A quick mention that time was nearly up wouldn’t have killed them.

No, your responsibility. I didn't get messages to say when i was due my injection or when my pill prescription needed refilling, its my responsibility

Because you see your pills.

They have how many patients? Which poss would like reminding regarding other things, but they can’t do that.

How would you think they’d remember if you don’t? I doubt they have software to send out reminders!

They actually last quite a bit longer. I’ve just had one fitted and it lasts 10 years but probably longer. Just got to be safe rather than sorry

You mean you were quick to post this on mn, but didn't have time to look up how to manage what they stuck up your fanjo anytime in the last 6.5 years? People read up online about a quick antibiotic course, fgs. You seem to need a common sense prescription.

I'm with OP.

I don't think it would be hard to flag it on the system.

Would save unwanted pregnancies.

It would be hard to flag it on the system if the system isn’t capable of adding such flags

I would assume it would be something addressed at an annual check-up, i.e., "you've had your Mirena 4 years, you'll need to replace it soon." But I think it's ultimately your responsibility to keep track.

Would save unwanted pregnancies
So would adults taking responsibility for their own contraception.

That’s true Lola but at the same time, a pregnancy would certainly be costly for the state further down the line...just playing Devil’s Advocate here!

Wow, definitely your responsibility. Reminder letter costs somebody's time (Receptionist/IT person programming the letters if automatic) and money.

Why should the NHS spend money reminding you that your contraception needs replacing?!

I've had 2 and each time I've had a card given to me with the insertion date, removal due date and dr name who inserted it. I keep it in my purse and check it periodically to know when to get it changed.

It's not a hassle and not their responsibility.

Your meant to have yearly checks to make sure it's in the correct place too which would highlight when it's due for removal.

I remember getting a wee credit card sized card with the expiry date written on it and I kept it in my purse.