u/Shepsinabus

I’ve recently experienced some terrible cramping between periods and my virtual clinician requested an ultrasound. Ultrasound found a fibroid that is likely the main culprit of pain, while the irritation I feel sometimes is likely the IUD.

The ultrasound found that my IUD is low. The result said word for word: “Slightly low positioned IUD within endometrial cavity.”

I don’t have a family doctor, so my follow up with virtual care was with a NP. She said that I would likely need the IUD removed and replaced, which is totally fine.

How urgent is this, though? My IUD is my only birth control method, and the pain sucks.

The NP referred me to a gynaecologist and the wait time is approximately 6 months (we only have one in my area and she is always so busy). Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if so, how urgently you had it dealt with?

Googling fibroids and the low IUD scared me. 😅

I've been in and out of counselling for most of my adult life, and am seeking a new approach because I never found it really "clicked" after the first round of developing coping skills. What type of counselling should I look for, or what should I be asking for when initially meeting with a counsellor to see if we're a good fit?

What I'm looking for is less CBT, DBT, etc., and more talking through experiences, decisions, and points of insecurity in my life. I'm super self-aware, recognize my feelings, use my coping skills effectively, and have a decent handle on my reactions. But I just want to talk about things with someone to process and, when it makes sense, challenge my thinking.

I don't want to talk about hot thoughts, make charts about my moods, breathing squares, and acceptance. There is value to all of those things, but I've passed it. I am aware; I handle my feelings, react appropriately, and am able to. I just want to process the situation or feelings with someone who isn't a friend who validates everything I say.

When attending therapy, most ask what goal I'm working toward, and right now it's just understanding myself and feeling more empowered/accepting in that understanding.

Hoping for direction of what to look for/ask for when trying to find a good fit.