I need to get my IUD replaced (it’s been 10+ years) and I’m terrified. I don’t have insurance, so my best option is Planned Parenthood, who told me that it was “just a little pinch.”
I’ve been fucked with knives and wartenberg wheels (abusive BDSM relationship). That shit was not “a little pinch.” I filled up a diaper with blood afterwords.
It’s to the point where I avoid seeing doctors, unless it’s the nurse practitioner who does my hormones - he’s the only doctor I’ve felt listened to me.
They’re so damn condescending too - I’ve taught biology and chemistry - I can understand a real explanation of what’s happening and want one!
Meatwagon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 hours ago
I’ve stopped seeing doctors in person for the same reason. I only do virtual appointments.
Can you do any alternative to the IUD after it’s removed? I’ve never considered one and did any other alternative I could. I have endometriosis so did birth control then hormone blockers when those stopped working. I had my tubes removed for birth control. At some point I’ll have my ovaries removed if the hormone blockers stop working. I’d rather just throw everything out than have to do an IUD. Medicaid had covered the sterilization entirely.
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this.