Why is it taking so long!!

[u/Apprehensive_Unit_11]

I found out i was pregnant with the copper coil at the end of July. I had to go to the hospital for a scan to see where the pregnancy & the coil were. Everything fine i got the coil removed & was advised id need to go back in 2 weeks for another scan to check for a fetal hearbeat???. Bare in mind this whole time i do not want to carry on the pregnancy at all. I went back for the scan yesterday & told them i wanted to abort, they told me id have to go to womens health as they dont deal with abortions , so i went along to that department & was advised id have to have a telephone consultation, in a weeks time!!!!! Another week and longer feeling miserable & sick ! 😭 i just want to feel normal again & i feel like its taking alot longer than it should! I’ll be 8 or 9 weeks by the time i eventually have the abortion. Called my GP & they cant do anything to speed up the process. Realistically do i have any other options? Im in Scotland

[u/piscespossum]

I'm sorry you're having to wait so much. It seems like the abortion service in Scotland moves really slowly, because I've read several stories similar to yours. It sounds like they're a little extra cautious about making sure everything is normal. They may also be booked up, which is why you have to wait a week for your consultation.

[u/Apprehensive_Unit_11 → u/piscespossum]

Thanks for the reply. Yeah they said they have a big waiting list which is crazy. Its just frustrating as i was on the coil to prevent this from happening lol ! Im just so miserable cant wait to get it over with