Enlightening Visit To Doctor
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
October 10, 2012 10:23am CST
Yes, folks, I finally went through with my visit to the docs regarding my Mirena Coil fitting 2 years ago and the fact I'm not very happy with it and I DID indeed show him my diaries. His face was a picture when I got them out but he said, "I can understand where you're coming from" after he studied them for all of 30 seconds lol.
Well, firstly, he told me off (in a nice way) about not coming for blood tests in relation to my chronic disease!
"Since when have I had a chronic disease?"
"It says on here [looking at the screen] you have heart disease and need to come in for check-ups."
Oh dear. Anyway, I'm in for a fasting blood test on Friday so that's now out of the way.
As for the Mirena Coil, I was RIGHT about them being fitted (in some cases) in women who would've had a hysterectomy in the past. I told him that I'd love to be rid of my womb as it's a waste of time being there. He then proceeded to talk into his microphone and relay a letter to the Gynaecology Ward, basically letting them know I'm not happy about the lack of communication between me and them and that I need someone to tell me what course of action to take next..as it is not my doctor's area of expertise, as he put it.
The doc also said that I may need another coil after this one due to the hormonal dose being so low. Why isn't there a coil with a higher dosage? Makes sense rather than having to put up with another coil after this one as I would be 55 when the second one is taken out! This is something I am not prepared to go through with, I told him. It looks like my periods would be heavier if this coil were to be taken out now. I reckon a hysterectomy looks "favourite" at the moment.
By the way, cost to the NHS is not an issue as he explained the two are about the same cost-wise (over time) which begs the question; if I'm up for a hysterectomy (and always have been) why have I been denied one?
Well, firstly, he told me off (in a nice way) about not coming for blood tests in relation to my chronic disease!
"Since when have I had a chronic disease?"
"It says on here [looking at the screen] you have heart disease and need to come in for check-ups."
Oh dear. Anyway, I'm in for a fasting blood test on Friday so that's now out of the way.
As for the Mirena Coil, I was RIGHT about them being fitted (in some cases) in women who would've had a hysterectomy in the past. I told him that I'd love to be rid of my womb as it's a waste of time being there. He then proceeded to talk into his microphone and relay a letter to the Gynaecology Ward, basically letting them know I'm not happy about the lack of communication between me and them and that I need someone to tell me what course of action to take next..as it is not my doctor's area of expertise, as he put it.
The doc also said that I may need another coil after this one due to the hormonal dose being so low. Why isn't there a coil with a higher dosage? Makes sense rather than having to put up with another coil after this one as I would be 55 when the second one is taken out! This is something I am not prepared to go through with, I told him. It looks like my periods would be heavier if this coil were to be taken out now. I reckon a hysterectomy looks "favourite" at the moment.
By the way, cost to the NHS is not an issue as he explained the two are about the same cost-wise (over time) which begs the question; if I'm up for a hysterectomy (and always have been) why have I been denied one?3 people like this
6 responses
@francesca5 (1344)
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10 Oct 12
hello janey,
that sounds like a fun visit!
i am not an expert on this, as i just wouldn't have a coil, but then nor would i have a hysterectomy, i will hang on to my womb as long as i can.
but i do have a never trust a doctor mentality, which may or may not be helpful, and my instinct would be to have the coil removed and see what happens. as our hormones change over the years, and your periods may have changed too.
when i was young i had incredibly irregular periods, but now they are as regular as clockwork but very light, so your body may just have changed anyway, and i would just see, if it were me, how my body behaves without interference, and then once i know what it would do naturally, i would make a decision on that basis.
that may not be an option, but its just how i would think.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
10 Oct 12
Well, the doc is eccentric which I like. I've always got on with eccentric people and he knew where I was coming from, in his own little way lol.
My doctor told me that if the coil was taken out it would be 'highly likely' that my heavier bleeding would come back. He also told me that 'back to back coils' are necessary as one coil does not contain enough hormone to sort my body out. This is the bit I'm uncomfortable with.
I have 3 years to run on this coil - of the five. Now, if I have another coil fitted after its removal I will be 55 by the time THAT one is taken out. I am not prepared to have another 8 years of coils that don't work with my body. Apparently, in the 'majority' of cases women experience lighter or no periods at all with this coil fitted. Well (as I told the Doc), I'm one of those where it's not worked..and that spurred him into action by contacting the Gyny ward on his computer gizmo.
I feel so strongly about wanting a hysterectomy that I'm prepared to go into debt and get it done privately if I get short thrift on the NHS.
My doctor told me that if the coil was taken out it would be 'highly likely' that my heavier bleeding would come back. He also told me that 'back to back coils' are necessary as one coil does not contain enough hormone to sort my body out. This is the bit I'm uncomfortable with.
I have 3 years to run on this coil - of the five. Now, if I have another coil fitted after its removal I will be 55 by the time THAT one is taken out. I am not prepared to have another 8 years of coils that don't work with my body. Apparently, in the 'majority' of cases women experience lighter or no periods at all with this coil fitted. Well (as I told the Doc), I'm one of those where it's not worked..and that spurred him into action by contacting the Gyny ward on his computer gizmo.
I feel so strongly about wanting a hysterectomy that I'm prepared to go into debt and get it done privately if I get short thrift on the NHS.@francesca5 (1344)
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11 Oct 12
i think you will get what you want, the hysterectomy, without needing to go private.
just be gentle with these doctors, they are in many ways control freaks, who have chosen to become doctors so they can avoid having to have anything to do with emotions, and believe that everything to do with bodies can be explained in a medical textbook.
but once you spot the weakness in their argument if they try to persuade you to do something else to what you want, you should be fine.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Oct 12
That's what the gynaecologist claims she was looking for when she opened me up two years ago. After that, of course, I found out she'd put a coil in and I just KNEW it wouldn't work, and I've been proved right on that score. Leaving it two years has meant no-one can tell me to 'give it time to bed in' whatever that means.
Can't you insist on a hysterectomy or is it too expensive? I know, to go private here I'd have to pay about 4 grand, something like that, which is way out of my league as you know.
Can't you insist on a hysterectomy or is it too expensive? I know, to go private here I'd have to pay about 4 grand, something like that, which is way out of my league as you know.2 people like this
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Oct 12
Would it still cost thousands of dollars though? I'd go for it (personally) if I could afford it, my friend.
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@BarBaraPrz (47388)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 Oct 12
So... you have heart disease?
Was this news to you?
@BarBaraPrz (47388)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Oct 12
Chronic just means on-going, not dire.
In any case, take care and good luck.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
10 Oct 12
No, I was told at the hospital I'd got 'mild angina' which is a bit different to 'chronic disease' that the doctor said earlier. I reckon he meant the same thing but he was reading bumph on his computer..like they do.
The last blood test I went for was 2 years ago and it was a dismal failure as the woman (who was hungover and couldn't be bothered) couldn't find my vein. Funny how she managed to find my vein 3 times before that but I never said anything..and vowed never to have another one..in my head anyway.
The main reason I'm having one done on Friday is so the people up at the hospital (in relation to the coil) can see what the recent happenings are with my body. Such as..if I'm anaemic, that type of thing.
I still want a hysterectomy though..desperately..and I won't rest until I get one.
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@shaggin (72148)
• United States
10 Oct 12
I think your doctor should send you to a specialist about this since it sounds like he doesnt really have all the answers for you that you need. You need someone who is used to dealing with problems like this to go through all the options with you. I dont think another coil is going to be very helpful for you at all.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Oct 12
Well, this is the reason why I'm being referred to the gynaecologist. This isn't to discuss a coil after this one; it's to discuss what I can have INSTEAD of another coil. In my opinion, it's a hysterectomy or nothing.
One way or another I shall have this present coil removed asap as it's a waste of time.
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@vandana7 (100314)
• India
10 Oct 12
Well...I am no expert so I cant comment. But I was concerned. I did feel that it was hormonal thing. And sometime ago I did read that hysterectomy increases the rate at which heart diseaes increase in women. So perhaps that was the reason. Please take care.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Oct 12
I already suffer from anxiety with mild angina and am overweight and I had the mirena coil fitted whilst having the same problems..so a hysterectomy would be conducted in an identical fashion.
In other words; if a coil can be fitted under anaesthetic and I had other health issues at the same time why can't I have a hysterectomy?
The hospital is obviously worried about litigation in relation to a prolapsed womb, the only thing that can go wrong in such an operation...and they are VERY rare too.
Well, I am willing to risk it..and I shall only go down the litigation route if I DON'T have a hysterectomy, something I have wanted since I turned 40 six years ago.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
10 Oct 12
I only hope my mild angina doesn't put them off taking my womb out (which is something I really, really want). After all, it didn't put them off putting the coil in so I shall mention that if they go all shirty on me.
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@riyauro (6421)
• India
11 Oct 12
Good to know that was an enlightening visit to the doctor. I do not know much about this condition because I am like scared to go to doctors.
.. I have head irregular periods when i started at first and mom said that she used to have it same when she was a girl. I want to visit doctor soon. I hope that everything is okay.
and you, stay fit 
. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 
.. I have head irregular periods when i started at first and mom said that she used to have it same when she was a girl. I want to visit doctor soon. I hope that everything is okay.
and you, stay fit . Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. @Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Oct 12
Would it be possible to go on contraception or is it frowned upon where you are? It's just a thought as I went on oral contraception in my late teens and early 20s for the condition you describe..and it got sorted out. After 6 years I came off the Pill voluntarily and, fortunately, my periods stayed regular..and were like that until I reached the age of about 42, for years ago now.
