I had an Hysteroscopy to see if I had a polyp as I have very heavy periods. Before the procedure the consultant advised having a Mirena fitted. I explained that I did not need a contraceptive, I have read about side effects that I am not happy about and I did not want something inside me for five years.
I asked about other ways to stop heavy bleeding but was told this was the best option. I did say I would stick to having to take tranexamic as this is only needed when I am bleeding.
Twice before the procedure the consultant advised me to have a Mirena fitted and then after the procedure they told me twice more to go to the doctors to get it fitted. It seemed as if they were a sales consultant rather than a medical consultant!
It was only two days before the procedure that I had read an article from asking why are GP’s so keen to push the Mirena contraceptive onto people? ! If I hadn’t have been prepared for this I would have probably come out of there with a Mirena that I would not have been happy with. I feel like the consultant did not respect my wishes what so ever.
"Not listened to"
About: Crawley Hospital / Gynaecology Crawley Hospital Gynaecology RH11 7DH
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Update posted by Kulficat (the patient) 6 years ago