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Birth control

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.

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Periods

Anyone had 2 period a month? I’m nearly 5 months postpartum and am on the pill

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Countdown is REAL 😁

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???

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Birth control

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

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Copper Coil

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!

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Birth control

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...

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Reoccurring UTI or something else?

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?

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Larger family in the future

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 ??

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Group B Strep Swab

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’.

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Provera

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...

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Can sex cause yeast/uti infection?

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 ...

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Lady parts?

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?

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Promethazine

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

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Norethisterone

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

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Herpes - partner positive

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...

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Birth control

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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