What to do if no doctor will remove my IUD?
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What to do if no doctor will remove my IUD?
I was 18 when I had the IUD in place by my physician in CO. I moved to CA 4 years ago. My IUD was supposed to be removed last month, but when contacting my CA doctor they give me the run-around. They have contacted 3different doctors who claim they will not remove IUD’s. When asking my doctor what my next step should be they simply reply with “I don’t know” and “What are yougoing to do about it.” My doctors office in CO is no longer around and the doctor is no longer practicing. It has been 2 months and my CA doctor’s office still has not come up with a solution. No one will remove it.
Asked on September 18, 2011 under Malpractice Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Okay so here is what you need to do. You need to send a letter by certified mail and a fax to your Doctor indicating that you have requested that the IUD be removed and that they have refused. Advise them that you are going to file a complaint with the state medical board (and do so) that licenses him and that is as a result of his refusal and inability to either give you a concrete reason as to why or an alternative for you you are in any way adversely effected by the IUD remaining past the time frame advised under the standard of medical care, you will be holding him responsible and taking the necessary steps to take action against him. Now, the most important thing for you to do is to find another doctor or a clinic that can help you. Go to your local hospital and ask if they have a clinic that can help. A reputable one. Try planned parenthood as well. Good luck.
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