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Povera

Has anyone used povera to help them come on their period??

Incognito
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Thrush

Has anyone else suffered with thrush? I've never had it before but now sorry for TMI, externally down there, I am in so much pain, it's so sore, and I'm not sure what I should do? Even walking around is painful!!

Incognito
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Anyone here use cast iron pans and skillets?

We are trying to become more self sufficient, literally altering every aspect of our lives that we can. So I've been debating switching over to cast iron (I've read that if cared for properly that they can last 75+ years), but I've never used it before. Is it worth the switch? Got any pros and cons for me?

J
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Strep b

GBS can that be a std or an sti?

A
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Post-Partum contraception

What contraception are you going for post-partum?

Incognito
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Going back on the pill!

What is everyone’s experience with going back on the pill after giving birth? I stopped the pill when trying to fall pregnant. I have since had 2 babies back to back and now wanting to take a little break to heal my body before possibly trying again. I’m scared of only using a condom as I feel like my body really ...

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PCOS

Hi , has anyone been on provera and letrozole and gotten pregnant and first try? I have PCOS and I am currently put on those two.

Incognito
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OB recommendations?

can anyone recommend an on in the oshawa area?

Incognito
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Contraception

Hello Other then the coil, pill or condoms what is the best non hormonal or least hormonal type of contraception that people have tried.

S
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Dr recommendations

In the Dallas, Seagoville area and I’m looking for someone a little closer and caring! Also having a C-section any OB recommendations?

E
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Contraception advice

Hey Mamas ! Has anyone made the decision to go back on any kind of contraception as yet ? What was your choice ? I was on the pill before pregnancy but actually stopped it due to it causing me a lot of issues and then we made the decision to have our little one Im considering going with the copper coil as it’s...

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Periods after the pill

So I had a section in April, I went onto the pill at my 6 week checkup I didn't have a proper period, it made me bleed everyday so I came of it had a proper period then went back onit and had no period since, but it was making me put sooo much weight on so I came back of it a month ago, I spotted abit everyday for a...

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Midwife vs. OB?

Experiences? Which one do y'all recommend?

Incognito
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Many popular diaper brands contain pthalates

This is particularly harmful to little boys. The genital area is the thinnest layer of skin where it is easily and it has been known to hinder their organ development and cause infertility (it impacts little girls too) Many sanitary pads have been found to have them too so women.

J
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Prescription

Been prescribed cyclizine for sickness not sure why they would give me it though if it’s not ok for pregnant women?

Incognito
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BC pill and copper IUD

Has anyone been on the progesterone-only birth control pill or had the copper IUD? What was your experience like? I’m 32 yrs old, tried the combo/generic version of Loestrin Fe 1/20 for 2 months, and it made me suicidal so I stopped taking it.

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Nexplanon

So I had my daughter 9 months ago and I haven't had a menstrual cycle since before I had her because I breastfeed her on September 19 I got the nexplanon in my arm and today I woke up having menstrual bleeding. Is this from getting the nexplanon ?

Incognito
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Scents around two months

I’ve been dying to light some candles and our aroma diffuser but apprehensive about it bc google says it’s not safe. Do you know if is? I’d like to wear perfume and scented lotion again but I’m wary and concerned about the safety of it

A
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Just a rant

I’m officially done trying if it happens it happens. A part of me is just confused I’ve only actually tried for 2 months but my period is randomly all over the place. I stopped birth control in January normal period, missed period for 3 months had a period for 35 days. August and September normal period now I’m cd 3...

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Symptoms usually associated with a UTI.

I feel the need to use the toilet, even when I have just been, and nothing comes out but feels like my bladder is full. I discussed it with my midwife but she told me my urine test doesn’t show any signs of a UTI or any other infections. Just wanted to know if anyone could give advice as it can get quite uncomfortab...

c
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