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[Shorty Pants]

Hi all.  I'm in the process of coming off all HRT completely.  It just doesn't suit me.  I'm 57 and although I haven't had a period for many years because of the mirena, blood tests have indicated I'm through the menopause. 

I came off evorel patches the day I was due to have my mirena removed.  This is the 3rd one I've had and has been in 3 years, but the nurse couldn't get it out.  Apparently it's stuck in the cervical canal with the tip of the mirena showing at the bottom of my cervix.

GP has now referred me to gynae for a hysteroscopy and advised they're probably going to have to dilate my cervix to get it out. I've never given birth and all other mirena fittings have been painful, but thankfully, quick.  As you can imagine, I'm pretty worried about this procedure. 

I thought they'd get me an appointment quickly due to the location of the coil, but the earliest appointment isn't for another 5 weeks.  I don't know whether that's just a consultation, or whether they're going to try to remove it.

I'm feeling pretty upset about the whole thing and whilst I don't have massive pain, I'm in discomfort with it.  My cervix feels sore and my tummy is puffed up and I feel like either mild period pains, or like a painful full bladder, even when I've wee'd.  5 weeks is feeling like an awfully long time right now and the wait could be even longer if I then need a GA.  I'm really worried things are going to get worse and cause more damage in the meantime.  The GP just said to go back to them if the pain gets worse, or I have any discharge.

Any thoughts or support would be welcome, as I'm feeling completely fed up with this right now. 😞

[sheila99]

I'd be tempted to develop more pain.

[Shorty Pants]

I'd be tempted to develop more pain.

Hmm... I think you're right @sheila99 and this is exactly what my friend said. The problem is I'm terrible at fibbing. This does seem to be the only option I've found at the moment though. I guess my main concern from that is how long I'd have to wait for a GA if they can't get it out in the consultation. 
I just want rid of this thing and to get my body back! 

[sheila99]

Can they use local anaesthetic? My gp tried to insert a mirena (failed as the cervix wouldn't open) but she used a local anaesthetic and I didn't feel a thing. I'm a bit worried about mine now, I had to go to a specialist who had smaller instruments. I asked if I'd have the same problem getting it out and he assured me I wouldn't  . Surely if leave yours where it is it's only a matter of time before infection gets in?
50cc calcium works for sheep who haven't opened up properly when they're lambing 🤔🐑

[Shorty Pants]

Can they use local anaesthetic? My gp tried to insert a mirena (failed as the cervix wouldn't open) but she used a local anaesthetic and I didn't feel a thing. I'm a bit worried about mine now, I had to go to a specialist who had smaller instruments. I asked if I'd have the same problem getting it out and he assured me I wouldn't  . Surely if leave yours where it is it's only a matter of time before infection gets in?
50cc calcium works for sheep who haven't opened up properly when they're lambing 🤔🐑

Well from what I understand, they might have a go at removing it in the clinic, although they're due to come back to me with more info.  I agree with you, I don't want to wait any longer than I have to.  I was lucky to get a 5 week appointment as an NHS patient at a private clinic - all the other NHS hospitals round here are 11-18 weeks' wait!  That's reassuring the local anaesthetic worked for you, even though your cervix wouldn't open before.  Fingers crossed that may work for me. I'm desperate to get this thing out of my body!🤞🤞

Re: the calcium... we do live in a rural area, so maybe that's the solution - I'll just go have a chat to our mate who's a farmer and see what he suggests!  I can just picture the look on his face if I did! 🤣🤣

Thanks for the reassurance Sheila - much appreciated! 🙏