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I am so scared to get pregnant again
How do I stay safe? Can someone please tell me about coils which are best etc..or do I just stick to condoms because I'm so scared of anything going in there that far like coils.
Depo injection
So today I’m 3 weeks postpartum with my second, and I have had the depo contraception injection. This is new to me. Did you get any side effects? And did you get a period? The nurse said the majority of women do not get periods with this injection. Thanks!
pregnant again..
I just got my first positive after using contraceptive and emergency contraceptive. Safe to say , it doesn’t work sometimes. I am not sure how to feel about this because I wanted to wait a little longer , but if anybody has advice for two under two , it would be greatly appreciated. I feel so horrible for feeling so...
one thing they don’t tell you about womanhood
that i would have to spend so many years of my life worrying about getting pregnant. i’m only 23 and you mean to tell me ill be thinking about this for another 20-30 years??? eventually my husband will get a vasectomy but still there’s always a chance. i don’t want birth control, tracking my cycle is tiring and stre...
Now that I’m not traumatized anymore, has anyone on here asked you an unprovoked, way too personal medical question?
Woman messaged me if she could ask me something, I said sure she sent me a pic of her mucus toilet paper bro💀. She wasn’t pregnant, just wanted to know if it’s normal🥴 blocked, because girl howd you invade my personal space bubble over the net
Sex with a tampon in?
Has anyone done that? Even anal
Low PPAP-A
Anyone find out they have low PPAP-A and been prescribed aspirin daily? I've just read it on my badger notes, and not really sure what to think of it, or how bad it is. Surely the midwife would have called if really bad, right?
Progesterone
Are any of you taking supplemental progesterone? Is it something you just have to take temporarily or forever?
Copper Coil contraception method,any advice?
Hi lovely mums, Is there anyone here who used or still using the copper coil as a contraception? I have a son who is 2 months old now and I need to go back on contraception.I always used the vaginal ring.My GP advise me not to used that anymore because my epilepsy medication can interact with that. Happy to hear a...
Ovulating/getting pregnant
Does anyone know how long after stopping the pill you are fertile? I finished my withdrawal bleed a few days ago and not sure if i will have to wait till next month when I have an actual period to ovulate or not?
SOS itchy vagina - need remedies
i’ve been itching down there for a few days, it started off mild but today it’s so much worse! i don’t think it’s a yeast infection bc i haven’t had any weird discharge, there’s no redness or swelling it’s just itchy. been taking probiotics but idk if it’s helping. it’s driving me crazy pls help 😭
Periods pads
Has anyone tried reusable sanitary pads? I’m so sensitive to everything post baby, feel like my skin is reacting with disposable pads x
Toilet brushes! 🤣
Gross question but do you have toilet brushes out? We got rid of ours when our little one was on the move but how do you clean the toilet after a number 2?!
Birth control help
I got on a new birth control and I have no idea how to take it because it has two different pills can anyone help
How likely are chances of getting pregnant after missing pill for 4 days and then having a period?
My mum says she got pregnant on her period but online everything says it’s literally impossible. I didn’t mean to miss my pills, my daughter just started going through terrible twos and we were on holiday for 4 days with my family. She wouldn’t sleep, she didn’t want to get dressed, didn’t want her nappy changed, di...
Do you poop in the shower?
I just found out that this is a thing.
Contraception
What contraceptives are you ladies using? I’m on an implant and the combined pill because I’m trying to control really heavy periods but it doesn’t seem to be working. Drs have mentioned the coil but I just don’t like the idea of that. Anyone had any experiences with the coil?
Hormonal Coil
I’m due to get the hormonal coil fitted at the end of this month and I’m so nervous about getting it. Please can people share their experiences and advice with getting it fitted and afterwards ☺️
Anti-depressants charge?
Hi all, just want to double check in the UK you have to pay for anti-depressants prescription and it’s not free like contraception? I remember it used to be free a few years ago so was shocked to get charged today.
Citalopram experiences?
Has anyone ever been prescribed citalopram? What are your experiences?
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