Hello!
My boyfriend and I are both almost 36 and have decided to start trying for a baby.
I went to get my coil out and the strings broke, so I was booked in for a difficult coil removal by the doctor. He had an awful time trying to get it out as it was stuck. Finally removed it, but it was minus an arm.
He said it could have broken and come out with my period years ago, or could be still inside me. I've been referred for a scan.
It took me years to finally come to the decision to have a family, and now this has happened I'm feeling overwhelmed and impatient. I got a letter from the hospital 6 weeks after the removal to say they received my referral letter, and there is a long wait so I need to sit tight.
Has this happened to anyone? Does anyone know if I can pay for a scan (ultrasound I assume) to be seen sooner? I totally understand the NHS is stretched, but given my age I'm keen to get cracking. I'm also worried about the arm being stuck up there.
Thanks.