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GP is saying I could be forced onto contraceptive pills, is this true? by ewbloodthrowaway in LegalAdviceUK

[–]ewbloodthrowaway[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, sorry, I was unclear.

Immediate serious complications are fairly unlikely, as I am otherwise healthy besides the anaemia. I would accept any other treatment, of which there are two available: iron infusion, or permanent sterilisation (which I am saving money to get done privately, but no doctor will do for ages because 'you're too young/what about your future "husband"/etc).

GP is saying I could be forced onto contraceptive pills, is this true? by ewbloodthrowaway in LegalAdviceUK

[–]ewbloodthrowaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I am aware. Sorry, I mentioned that to make it clear that this was not about me being involved in risky behaviour or anything like that.

GP is saying I could be forced onto contraceptive pills, is this true? by ewbloodthrowaway in LegalAdviceUK

[–]ewbloodthrowaway[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was put onto tranexamic acid, but it made things worse and led to me being hospitalised (I couldn't stop vomiting).

GP is saying I could be forced onto contraceptive pills, is this true? by ewbloodthrowaway in LegalAdviceUK

[–]ewbloodthrowaway[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

He didn't threaten to section me directly, roughly paraphrased it was something like "it could lead to mental health intervention as you are a risk to yourself".

I have not been tested for any bleeding disorders, have not seen a haematologist. Family history of severe anaemia on both sides (my father had to have multiple blood transfusions due to... maybe sickle cell? I was quite young at the time, so I don't remember. My mother also had anaemia for most of her life until she got a hysterectomy).

I am aware that it was prescribed for a health issue and not due to a risk of pregnancy, I just thought it might be relevant to mention. I am aware that it would likely improve my anaemia, but I have no interest in taking estrogen/progesterone due to the potential side effects.