I have a birth control implant.
Unexpectedly, it has wrecked complete havoc on my hormones and I only found this out earlier this year.
I called to push the appointment up in January, they said no and to wait for the scheduled one I had coming up this Monday because they were backed up due to COVID.
I got a message today that it has to be delayed because it is deemed "non-essential" despite me already telling the physician what the implant was doing.
I've had horrid experiences with other gynecologists and didn't want to see another doctor.
To top it off, I booked this 18 months ago.
If it stays in past expiry, it can lead to an infection and potential fertility issues -- things the doctor told me when it was put in originally.
I'm so distraught that we are actively being categorized, on every front, as either essential or non-essential.
Bless you all.
As fucked up as it sounds that is probably one of the easiest work arounds. She could also call 911 and say she's experiencing issues (maybe say uterine prolapse?) Or last idea I can think of is going over the border and pay a doctor in the States to help.