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.
My heart goes out to you and I pray you get the help that you need. I can't imagine how many other Canadians share a similar problem such as yours. I don't know how much longer this can go on before something gives. I pray for all the good people of this Earth. Keep your wits about you and remember you are not alone.