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TMI but anyone else sore from wiping?

Because I go to the toilet 1000 times a day, I feel like I’ve gotten pretty sore down there. Anyone else? Any remedies?

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Contraception

What type of contraception are people on? I currently take the mini pill but feel it’s effecting my hormone levels too much. I’d love not to take any contraception but we’re not quite ready for baby no. 2 yet so I’m not sure I feel safe on nothing. I’ve only ever taken the pill or had the implant so just wondering...

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Copper IUD?

Anyone have experience with a copper iud? I’m looking for a non hormonal birth control option. I’ve gotten pregnant twice while cycle tracking by temperature so any other suggestions I’m open 😂

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Northesterine

Has anyone taken all 3 tablets in one go and it still stopped your period?

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When to start letrazole?

Hey ladies! Stating my first wound of letrozole and not sure when to start it? Cycle day 1 today, I’ve seen some people start day 2 and some say 3? Not sure what to do?xx

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PP period

Hey girls, I’m now 7 weeks pp and just come on my period. I’m waiting for my postnatal check up which is in a weeks time but am I allowed to use tampons again?? Sorry if it’s a stupid question!😌

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Will antibiotics unclog mastitis blockage?

Sorry, another mastitis question. I’ve been really ill and bed bound the last couple of days with mastitis. I’m now on antibiotics, does anyone know if that will unclog the blockage, or will that just clear up the infection and I still need to unclog it myself? I can’t find anything online, and I’m struggling with m...

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Best contraception

Hi Ladies, I’m looking for the best contraception. One that doesn’t have a huge effect on fertility long term. I already have two children, aged 3 and 2 and would like another but our situation is just not the right time for different factors so I still want a chance in the future to have another. I know there are...

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Contraception

So I have my 6-8 week check up soon and I know they are going to mention contraception, I’ve tried the pill, implant and injection before but I honestly don’t know! Also what should I expect at this appointment? Any help would be great!

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depo

has anyone else gotten the depo shot? how long did your period last after the first shot? i’m dying over here 🫠🫠

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Birth control

Is pulling out birth control? I hate birth control and I want more kids so I haven't pushed my hubby to get a vasectomy. Does anyone use apps to track their period and had success not getting pregnant?

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Low-Dose Aspirin

Hey, does anybody know when to stop taking low dose aspirin for low-Papp A? I'm sure I was originally told at 36 weeks, but a midwife said take it continuously until delivery. Any ideas? Thanks ☺️

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How to treat UTI

I’m 29+2 weeks pregnant and I just got told I have a urine infection again. I have no symptoms and I go toilet normally as usual. I hate taking antibiotics they are so big and keeps getting stuck in my throat. I have to take for 14 days. I’m really upset because I don’t understand how I can have a UTI again. I do no...

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Low PAPP-A

Been told to take aspirin but what are the risks everything I’m reading is very conflicting

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Uro probiotics ??

Is anyone taking uro vaginal probiotics? What is your experience so far? Any symptoms? Changes?

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Birth control

I’m having 2under 2 soon I need to know the best birth control options. What’s your favorite? What are the pros /cons?

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