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Implantation12345 · 2021-01-31T19:56:53+00:00

Ive had the implant in for 2 weeks and my mood has dropped to the point of suicidal thoughts and awful mood swings. I need it out. Doctors said no. So i tried it myself tonight but it didn't work. I need help as i cant have it in much longer:(

Jumpjumpjumper · 31/01/2021 22:04

Toni, op wasn't asking people's experiences.
Brilliant for you that it worked out. However, the OP sounds desperate and your post is unhelpful and tactless.

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 31/01/2021 22:04

@ToniTheDonkey

I’m obviously the odd one out here as I’ve never had a problem with my implant - in fact I’m currently on my 7th or 8th one. I love it, I don’t have to remember to take any tablets so nothing to forget. For me the only problem is terrible itching around the wound site for a couple of days after insertion.

Seriously. The OP has said she has suicidal thoughts to the point of removing it herself and you think the most useful thing to do is sing it’s praises?!

OP please don’t remove it yourself, call your local sexual health clinic and explain (beg, plead!) everything you’ve said here. Failing that, call 111. I’m sorry you’ve had this reaction to it x

CardinalCat · 31/01/2021 22:10

Mine drove me to the point of psychosis that I also considered taking it out myself with a paring knife. I had to beg and beg to have it removed (pre-pandemic. Just a disgracefully shitty and underfunded women's sexual health service.) It's horrendous how so many women are treated- the doctor was tutting at me, talking about how expensive it was to fit them and what a waste. They would obviously have rather that I continue being a miserable, quivering wreck who was losing her mind. Felt better within a fortnight of it being removed. They seem to work brilliantly for some people but not for me. Please please persevere- if you make them understand that it's causing a mental health crisis then surely they will see you, rather than risk you presenting at A&E as a MH emergency. Please persevere. I feel so awful for you.

LashesZ · 31/01/2021 22:11

I work for a sexual health clinic. We aren't doing implants at all but MH is a guaranteed appointment ASAP. Give your local clinic a ring and really push from a MH perspective. Don't take it out yourself.

Catty1720 · 31/01/2021 22:25

Do not try and get it out yourself! I had it for a year and it was the worse hormonal year of my life I can honestly say it changed me but once it was out after a few days I was me again. Make sure you get seen if it’s affecting you that badly

bellropes · 31/01/2021 22:48

If all else fails, perhaps a private GP would do it. Obviously, it would cost. Could you afford that?

Crystal90567 · 31/01/2021 23:03

Good idea @bellropes
Private GP appt in uk usually about £70. Not sure how much small surgery would cost but I'd guess at around £250.

longtompot · 31/01/2021 23:16

Please don't try and take it out yourself. I had mine in for a very short time, about a month, and was getting blinding migraines and feeling really really low, so they agreed to remove it early. It took the GP about 20 minutes to remove it and it was incredibly sore. It should have been relatively easy as it had only been in such a short time, but seems not.
I hope you have some luck with your local sexual health clinic, and start to feel more yourself very soon.

As an aside, I've been having the depo injection and haven't had too many bad side affects. It's meant to be stopping or slowing my periods, but it's not done that, but it's been really nice knowing I am protected. I don't know if you've tried this, and I know it doesn't work for everyone, but I've also tried the Mirena after gp pressure and that didn't work due to fibroids.

Millie2008 · 31/01/2021 23:24

Sorry not read the entire thread, but
Am absolutely fuming and shocked at the number of women this has happened to- I'm so sorry- it's appalling.
I'm not sure that this will be a popular opinion- but I think that if you're suicidal you should present at A&E and be entirely honest about how awful you're feeling. Perhaps they can take it out, or at least fast track you... I'm so sorry you're going through this.

Rina66 · 31/01/2021 23:27

Oh you poor thing, that’s appalling that you can’t get it removed, I’m so shocked, you shouldn’t be going through this. You know your own body and emotions, you should be listened to. I know it’s not ideal and shouldn’t be this way, but perhaps you need to say you’re suffering with debilitating migraines, surely someone would remove it in those circumstances?

Notenoughchocolateomg · 31/01/2021 23:40

I feel for you OP, mine sent me completely crazy. So angry and really depressed too. Hope you get it removed ASAP

MrsBerthaRochester · 31/01/2021 23:46

Please don't ask for them to remove it. You TELL them you want it out. End of conversation. Doctors sing their praises as they get money for getting women to have them. Do not get off the phone until they agree to removal.

NotFabulousDarling · 31/01/2021 23:51

Ring them up in the morning and tell them you will cut it out yourself if they don't remove it today because it's making you suicidal. Tell them exactly that. I had to do that to get an abortion. I'm sorry you're in this situation.

o8O8O8o · 31/01/2021 23:59

I'm so sorry for your situation Opie, please don't take any risks🙏
posting to keep this thread bumped so it comes to the attention of more knowledgeable folks than me!

Totallydefeated · 01/02/2021 00:03

Your GP is trying it on, and actually breaching the requirements on them to respect patient autonomy and also to do no harm.

Ring them first thing in the morning and speak to the practice manager. Explain how unhappy and incredulous you are that the GP refused to remove a medical device from your body that you no longer consent to.

Say "I no longer give consent to this medical treatment and request this device be removed immediately. It is causing harm to my mental health and I am exercising my right to autonomy over medical treatment".

Any pushback or attempts to fob you off, then say "are you refusing to remove this device, despite me having informed you that I no longer consent to have it?"

I can almost guarantee there'll be no further nonsense around them deciding they can overrule your wishes in respect of your own body. But in the event there are, tell them you're about to ring the CCG and ask for their advice on what to do next, and how to complain about the GP.

Absolutely outrageous that you're being treated this way. It doesn't matter what reason you want it out, the very fact you no longer consent to the treatment is enough. The fact it's adversely and seriously affecting your mental health makes the GP's conduct all the more egregious.

I hope you get satisfaction asap and are back to your normal self soon.

niveacreme · 01/02/2021 00:07

@ToniTheDonkey

I’m obviously the odd one out here as I’ve never had a problem with my implant - in fact I’m currently on my 7th or 8th one. I love it, I don’t have to remember to take any tablets so nothing to forget. For me the only problem is terrible itching around the wound site for a couple of days after insertion.

that’s not really relevant to the OP

Original poster

Implantation12345 · 01/02/2021 00:13

@bellropes

If all else fails, perhaps a private GP would do it. Obviously, it would cost. Could you afford that?

Yes i have looked but according to their website its closed but i walk past the clinic most days and it looks open with people going in so going to give them a call tomorrow. Ive stopped trying to get it out myself.

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littlepattilou · 01/02/2021 13:06

@CardinalCat

Mine drove me to the point of psychosis that I also considered taking it out myself with a paring knife. I had to beg and beg to have it removed (pre-pandemic. Just a disgracefully shitty and underfunded women's sexual health service.) It's horrendous how so many women are treated- the doctor was tutting at me, talking about how expensive it was to fit them and what a waste. They would obviously have rather that I continue being a miserable, quivering wreck who was losing her mind. Felt better within a fortnight of it being removed. They seem to work brilliantly for some people but not for me. Please please persevere- if you make them understand that it's causing a mental health crisis then surely they will see you, rather than risk you presenting at A&E as a MH emergency. Please persevere. I feel so awful for you.

WOW, that's horrible. I am so sorry you went through this.

I also extend that to anyone else who has suffered the same... or similar.

@Implantation12345 I hope you're OK, and can get your implant our soon.

Original poster

Implantation12345 · 01/02/2021 14:10

Thanks everyone. Ive got an appointment booked for Wednesday to get it removed.

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DFAMA · 01/02/2021 14:48

This makes me so angry! I had a similar experience a few years ago, I was like a raging animal with that thing in me and kept being told to wait a bit longer for it to settle I was a risk to myself and others! I went to the sexual health clinic to get it removed and they refused to touch it because the gp put it in and the gp kept fobbing me off until I kicked up a big fuss and said that I would take it out myself if they didn't. This patronising bullshit would NEVER happen to a man. Sorry for projecting all over your thread op, I'm glad you're getting it taken out

littlepattilou · 01/02/2021 15:17

@Implantation12345

Thanks everyone. Ive got an appointment booked for Wednesday to get it removed.

Brilliant news!!!

DinnaeFashSassenach · 01/02/2021 15:24

@ForChristsSake

How can a doctor say no to your request? Its your body

Because he knows better than some silly little woman. They put it in and only they will decide if they're going to remove it or allow us to have it removed.

And my DH wonders why I refuse to have anything implanted in me after 4 kids and now I insist that if he wants to avoid impregnating me HE can wear condoms or get the snip.

PivotPivotPivottt · 01/02/2021 15:30

Glad you've managed to get an appointment this thread made me feel really sad . I just got mine changed a couple of weeks ago and the brusing and blisters are terrible and that's with it being done professionally. It makes me feel so sad to think people are having to attempt this themselves due to lack of care

Millie2008 · 02/02/2021 00:54

So relieved you've got an appointment OP. Sorry you've had to go through so much stress to get one though. I really hope you feel better quickly after it's removed x

grassisjeweled · 02/02/2021 01:14

There are a TON of threads on this subject.

What is wrong with the medical profession? Do they have a target to reach with coils? Must be left in for over 6 months or something?