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Anyone on the one they put in your arm? What has been your experience? I want to change to something that I don’t have to worry to much about. I was in the pill and the patch but thinking of this one but kinda nervous I don’t like thing places inside my body.
Anyone had 2 period a month? I’m nearly 5 months postpartum and am on the pill
35 weeks pregnant and I can't wait to give birth . 3 kids in 3 years .... I definitely need a break !!! Never been on Birth Control but I think it's time for me to control this, any recommendations on which method is the best ? I know everybody is different but what is your opinion???
I'm done having babies. My doctor suggested me for an IUD , does anyone know about this or had one ? My doctor explained about this in detail would like to know from you ladies-Just wanting to know how well this works or should I opt for a different birth control
Hi, I'm looking for anyone with experience of changing from combined pill to copper (non-hormonal) coil, what side effects did you have? Did swapping improve any negative effects you were having from the pill at all? On the fence as to whether it is worth a try for me. Thanks in advance!
Are there any moms who are sexually active, not trying to get pregnant, & not on birth control? I have a mirena IUD & I love it. However, I’m tired of being on birth control. I’ve been on birth control since I was 17 & the only time I was off of it is when I was trying to have my son. After I had him, I got right ba...
Hi, I was in hospital about two weeks ago with awful stomach cramps. They put it down to a urine infection and gave me antibiotics. Two weeks later and I’m still in quite a lot of pain with stomach cramps and feel like it’s still there, if not gotten worse. Who would I contact? The MAU or just my GP?
Im about to have our third and i keep getting asked about permanent birth control. And when i tell the doctors no at every appointment they want to know why, try to change my mind or try to get me to get a different contraceptive, after i decline. Its very frustrating. Anyone else ??
I have my group B strep swab at my 37 week appointment later this week. Anyone who’s had theirs already - does it hurt? Also, weird but did you shave beforehand? I’ve definitely been slacking in that department and while I’m sure my doctor doesn’t care either way wondering what’s ‘normal’.
Right now. I got up and gave them breakfast and got back in bed and I feel like I’m stuck here Are there any women that take Provera. I take it to regulate my periods. I take it every three months. But every time I take it I get this wave of extreme extreme exhaustion. I already have two toddlers. Three years old an...
So every time I have sex with my bf I always get thick discharge and smelly vaginal odor. And I know everyone’s first thought would be cheating, and I would also agree but I’ve always had this problem before I met him, I got an STI yeaaars back, and ever since then my balance gets thrown off easily. Before I met my ...
Umm tmi but I recently developed what seems to be an ingrown pimple pretty close to my clitoris.. I fell in temptation and popped it yesterday had a little pus come out. Today I woke up with solid hard again! Is this normal?
So I’m taking Cyclizine for nausea which was working but now not and been prescribed promethezine but I’m scared about cleft lip and birth defects? Help please
Has anyone used this to delay their period for like 2-3 days, my partners work has now changed his shifts away so I need to delay it next cycle
Anybody have a partner that has tested positive for herpes, lower levels of it on the reading, never had an outbreak, and you have a sexual relationship with them and don’t always use condoms? And you’ve been with them for a while and you have not gotten herpes? Just because they haven’t had outbreaks & if they d...
Hey, Breastfeeding mamas! What birth control are you planning on going on and why? I have my 6 week pp appointment Monday, and I'm not sure what birth control to get on that won't affect my supply
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