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Anyone else got the Mirena and found their Labido is now literally zero?! And also always getting spots! Love that I don’t have a period but not sure if I can cope with having zero sex drive at all ☹️
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Based in Sandy, UT but looking for recommendations for an OBGYN in the area! I’m newly expecting and need to set up care with a provider. If you’ve had good experience with anyone, please let me know! ❤️
I understand we are not supposed to flush used tampons. Just wondering if others also flush their tampons or throw away in the rubbish bin.
End of November I unprotected sex right after getting off my period (day or two after) for a just few seconds before grabbing condom. He didn’t finish prior to grabbing the condom. I took plan b a few days later (out of the window but I just had to make myself feel better) next day had heavy bleeding and clots like ...
Hi ladies. I’m after some OB recommendations in northern suburbs or CBD. I will be attempting a VBAC. Would love to hear your stories/ experiences with your OB. Also, if your comfortable the OOP xx
I had to get aptamil as cow and gate was sold out. Is there harm in changing? Is one better than the other? Xx
Please help, this is really affecting my mental health😭 I gave birth last Monday, I laboured with an epidural for 10hrs then was taken to theatre for forceps delivery and episiotomy. I apparently lost *just* over the ‘normal’ amount of blood (555ml). I’m home and am moving around as normal. I have iron tablets,…
2 years ago I detoxed from birth control bc I was having terrible reactions but then got pregnant bc plan b didn’t work. me and my daughters father broke up before we knew I was pregnant but decided to co parent and figure things out while we raise our baby together. We are not living with each other and I do not wa...
So I had a speculum and swabs done when in triage as they thought I was at risk of early labour and the swabs came back positive for GBS/Thrush , they’ve prescribed canesten pessary (3 day course) to hopefully get rid of it. I’ve been researching and am now scared that the antibiotics won’t work and I’ll pass it ont...
Ladies!! I’ve started taking probiotics… the ones for women!! I’ve been trying different brands and I’m currently on FreeSoul intimate flora for women!! This stuff has got my periods soooo under control it’s crazy. My first period since taking these has been the lightest period ever… no cramps… so so light! Like I’m...
How long after stopping the everyday pill did you get your first period?
Hi all! So I had my baby girl 14 weeks ago and I started using the mini pill after 3 weeks so been on that 11 weeks now and I’m having irregular bleeding. I bled for 8 weeks after having her and then it would stop and start again every few days, and has been since. It’s not heavy but enough for me to have to use a t...
I’ve had the nexplanon since September of last year but I really want to take it out. It’s really messing with me hormones, my hair is thin as shit, my face is breaking out and my depression/anxiety is up and down all the time. But the only thing that makes me want to leave it is because I don’t want to get preg...
Please someone tell me anything about this, does it work? Does it cause more problems than what it’s worth?
Has anyone else experienced this and can tell me when it's going to settle down 🫠 I'm 5 month pp with my second, had a Nexplanon implant fitted at 4 weeks pp. I've had 2 implants before (pre children) and don't remember it being like this... I've had more days of bleeding than not since it was fitted and I've…
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