Guess who has their period again. I'll give you 3 guesses, and the first two don't count.
Spoiler: it's me. I have my period. For the second time in a 30-day span. And not just the bleeding, but also the horrid cramps, food cravings, period poops, mood instability, and breakouts.
I called the doctor's office yesterday to try to get some information about the status of the IUD. I was told that once the insurance company approves it, it goes to the pharmacy, who will call me to confirm that I want it (they'll make 3 attempts before cancelling the order), then they'll release it to the doctor's office. I told the woman I was speaking to that I was concerned. I went to the doctor on the 8th. Yesterday was the 26th. I hadn't heard anything (and still haven't as of posting), and the IUD that's currently sitting in my uterus expires as of March 11th. I said that I was concerned about the timing because it was about to expire. I was told that "it shouldn't give you any trouble."
That's...that's 100% false. And I'm not just saying that because I'm experiencing symptoms. Because while that's absolutely a factor in my calling bullshit, I also went directly to the Skyla informational page. And the information as given BY THE FUCKING MANUFACTURER states that it is no longer considered effective as of that magical 3 year date. The hormones will have all been used. It may prevent pregnancy by the nature of being a large hunk of plastic inhabiting the majority of the space in the uterus, but it will not have hormones left to release, and it is absolutely not recommended as a primary means of birth control or period regulation at that time.
I'm...frustrated. And angry. And in pain. And impatient. So Monday, I will be calling again and finding out who I have to harass to get this bullshit streamlined. Because this? This is not ok. And frankly, if we get to March 11th and I don't have a shiny, new chunk of plastic in my babybox, I will be calling my parents back, accepting the loan, setting up a surgical date, and saying, "fuck the mental health, I'll deal with it later. This shit is currently worse."
I'm not pleased. But if this is how it goes down, this is how it goes down. I can't continue with this crap.
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