Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

What’s the safest birth control for woman 30 and up ? What has worked best for you ?

My lil man got Circumcised today , new experience for me. Papas okay the first few hours were out of this world for me but he’s settled now. I’ve seen posts saying people put Vaseline in his nappy I was told not to why’s everyone else different?

I’m 15 weeks pregnant and likely need a new obgyn for a variety of different reasons. Could someone provide a recommendation for someone that operates within the Inova hospital system, please? I’d love if you are able to share your personal experiences. I’m in the Fairfax area and prefer someone in Fairfax, for deli...

Hello everyone..i have a question..last month i used clomid only one pill after my periods finished..i didnt know that we have to use clomid while u r having a period..from 2nd day till 6th day of ur period..i took One Medicine of clomid and then i stopped taking it..after that i got watery discharge till 5 or 6 day...

I have only used condoms and cycle tracking previously

Hi all I'm wondering if any of you have tried natural cycles app as a form of birth control. I'm considering purchasing a subscription and an oara ring to best track basal temps but wanted to hear some opinions. I have had a lot of problems with hormonal birth control both mentally and physically and am looking for ...

Hi all. So I've just realised should of had my depo shot redone on the 24th and I've had sex last night as completely forgot all about it as it's been a chaotic stressful couple weeks and completely slipped my mind till half hour ago and now panicking. Obviously will call Dr's when open to book to have it done but ...

Has anyone else gotten this birth control and what’s your experience

I keep getting either thrush or BV and it’s when I wash my underwear with soap powder. Or if I put bubble bath in the bath and I’m not sure whyyyyyy. Literally EVERYTHING!!! Triggers it. Even semen and I don’t know why. Im fed up of taking treatment for it. Does anyone on here have any tips on why I maybe getting i...

I am having to take cyclogest 3 times a day following an FET. This time round the NHS nurse said studies have found vaginally is absorbed better than rectally and for the morning and afternoon I should insert vaginally. Is there a knack to this, I insert it as far as my finger will go, before I have even taken toile...

Not had my period yet and Im bricking it! I don’t want anymore children 😢

38w3days. Anyone else pooping so much more than they normally do? It won’t stop and it’s not normal consistency. 😭 I’ve been spending more time on the toilet than I have doing anything else

Worried he'll do himself damage!

What contraception are people choosing? I have my call about it on Wednesday and I have no idea what to do. I had a pill in the past and had to stop because it really messed my periods up so don’t fancy going back on that 😅 I’m also breast feeding so not sure if I am limited to what I can choose 😭

I been with my man for 8 years we have 2 beautiful girls and he is a freaking wonderful dad. Now I been on birth control for the 8 years minus the two breaks I did and got pregnant with 2 girls within these 8 years and I finally wanna stop taking depo shot because I been on it for 16 years and I’m 30 now so I don’t ...

What are peoples experiences with the mini pill (desogestrel), I started taking it nearly 4 weeks ago whilst on my first period after having our baby, Iv now been bleeding on and off ever since 5 weeks tomorrow. Did anyone else have this? Does it calm down and stop? Did you have to change pills? Blessings on and o...

Hi girls, I need some advice, I'm on the depo injection and keep bleeding on and off and it's been over a week now, is this normal as I've never had this before.

I’m on day 5 after taking provera, still no AF. I have AF symptoms (bad cramping) but just feel like it’s not going to come. Last time my AF came after 2/3 days. Just a bit confused. Any advise?

Hi there, I’m currently looking for humidifier, but I’m unsure which one would be the best choice. I’d really appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have. Thanks in advance.

I’ve been breaking out bad around my mouth and Chin area ever since starting the progesterone pressaries. It so bad and I never had acne like this ever, not to mention it hurts.. but of course anything to make this baby stick! I’m just not sure if it’s my stress or progesterone.