Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

Hi. I had my daughter in august 2023 by emergency c section. when she was about 5 weeks old i went on to the mini pill where i take a tablet each day without a break, and my periods fully stopped. i’ve took them ever since and i stopped taking the pills roughly 3/4 months ago. i’ve still not had a period but light s...

Hey Mammas to be! I’ve got an overnight Spa break tomorrow. I’m 18+4 and I was wondering if I chose to have a 50 minute facial, could I be led on my back for the whole time? Any advice would be great 🩷

Just wondering if any of you girlie's are taking sertraline? Did it work? Did you have any symptoms? I'm 3 days in so just curious. Thank you.

really scared to use the internal tablet for the first time tonight as advised by my gp… I read about blood side affects and am worried it’s gonna send me into a spiral as I’ve had scares with blood recently, my thrush on the outside is improving a lot… if I don’t use it internally will it cause me further issues😩…

I bought the nappy pull ons by mistake and for the life of me I can’t get them off without getting poo everywhere 😂😂😂 help!

Did any mommas take reglan daily for nausea? I used zofran a lot last pregnancy but I felt it wasn't helping any and it was severely constipating me, and of course I couldn't really get down much any so I couldn't get miralax down. If i was non stop puking reglan through iv worked, but we never tried just reglan in...

Okay ladies, what birth control did you get on pp? I am trying to get on one with the least amount of side effects as possible. I am leaning towards the oura ring and natural cycles but wanted to see what everyone is doing. Help.

Why do people prefer kendamil over aptamil?

So i know that when u take the pill (birth control) u have to take it the same time every day, but does it have to be the EXACT same time? For example if im taking it at 9:30pm i have to always take it at 9:30pm ? Nothing earlier nor anything later?? Also if im on the pill do we HAVE to use condoms? What are the ch...

So I just read its mainly used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or some pain medications. My gynecologist prescribed it, but I'm having doubts.

Anyone been on the depo injection? When you stopped how long was it before you started bleeding? I only took it once as decided I want to try for another but it finished a few days ago and on the day I started spotted and still am it’s really light. I am extremely fatigued as well which only just started the day...

I have PCOS and ttc for over a year for our second - AF came today after a course of provera so am starting letrozole 2.5mg tomorrow, feeling excited and hopeful!! Any success stories or tips you can share? 🥰

I don't know if I can put up with my own body anymore, for years since I started contraception which was when I was 16 my periods have never been the same, my periods are very heavy, I bleed for weeks and even when my period finishes after 13 days and I get so happy about it I leave it a day or 2 before deciding to ...

Making a pregnant woman pee in a cup feels cruel 😂 I can't see and end up peeing on my hand every time!

I’m using vagina but it feels so grown up! At the same time i know it’s important incase ( god forbid) anyone abuses her.

This is tmi I’m a nightmare and don’t take myself to the doctors. I’m quite itchy down below and I am adamant it’s thrush. Can I just buy Canescool and use it or do I have to go through the doctors? Sounds selfish of me I’m so busy with work before coming off on mat leave to be dealing with doctors etc I’d rather ha...

Anyone have experience with the arm implant for birth control. I'm considering getting it and have that scheduled with my 6week pp appointment but wanting experience of others who had it while nursing. I tried mini pill after my son and well now I have a month old baby so not wanting to risk that and want something ...

Has anyone ever had BV during their pregnancy, I have been given metronidazole gel for down below due to potentially having BV as I have been getting green discharge. Really unsure whether to use the antibiotic gel or not as I am scared it may harm baby? Can anyone give me advice or tell me if they have ever had to ...

Saw a shadow in time frame as it dried it become pink line isn't broken in person another photo of it dried in comments as well as more photos

I have been diagnosed with a UTI, and my doctor has prescribed Nitrofurantoin. However, when I checked online, I found that it is better to avoid it in the third trimester. Now I am a bit concerned, has someone taken this earlier?