Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

My bf (and my child’s father) doesn’t wanna wear a condom, and I’m afraid of taking birth control bc of the crazy side effects. Any advice on which birth control helps? Or should I just dump him all together? I’m pretty sure I don’t want any more children, but I don’t know if I wanna get my tubes tied just yet. I do...

Hello! I got back my urinalysis and the UTI came back negative but I’m having symptoms. Such as pressure down there, uncomfortable, and urge to push something out 😕 is this maybe due to my body changing and hormonal changes? I wanted to see if anyone else experienced this or if i should go back to the dr to explore…

What have you gone for!? x

is it normal to have to wear a panty liner every single day cos of discharge? At this stage too? I know it’s a thing in late pregnancy but I’m 15w

I’ve had symptoms of a UTI for the past week or so but struggled to get in contact with a doctor. I finally got in contact with one today however they gave me an over the phone appointment and prescribed me antibiotics there and then ?? Surely this isn’t ok and I’d need to do a urine sample ?!

I’m 32, never been on birth control bc of all the crazy side effects. Had my first pregnancy/baby in June. Was wondering which birth control option is best? Causes minimal side effects? I keep reading that they cause weight gain, anxiety, depression, weird feelings, etc. Please advise!

Got prescribed antibiotics this morning for a UTI. I took one at half 9 and can’t take another till half 5. But what on earth am I meant to do for that pain everytime I have a wee? I’m in tears with the pain, the heat is making me uncomfortable & Paracetomal is barely touching the sides😩

Trying to prep for my six-week postpartum appt and have been thinking about birth control. I think I want another baby, however, not for at least another 2-3 years. I’m breastfeeding so want to make sure whatever I decide doesn’t affect my supply. What will you be using or what’s your thoughts?

I’ve got the combined pill but haven’t started taking it yet. The doctor said I could take it straight away even though I haven’t had my first period post birth. Obviously they know best but do you think it would be good to allow my body to have that period first before taking it? Or does it not make any difference ...

I’m currently 5w 4d and I have had cystitis for the last week, the doctor prescribed antibiotics and I’ve taken my last tablet today however it stills stings when I pee and I now have lower back pain which is constant. Has anyone else experienced this and was was the next steps the doctors took? Slightly concerned i...

Hiya ladies I have an appointment to get an abortion on Thursday but I feel awful the sickness and the lot at the moment how soon after I take the first tablet will this go away?

Hello fellow pregnant mummies I’ve just been to the out of hours GP and found out I have a UTI and have been given 7 days of antibiotics. I’ve never had a UTI before but I just knew I was going way more than just the usual reason of being pregnant. Anyway on my way out the Gp mentioned that this can unfortunatel...

Might me over worrying due to anxiety but does this look like chicken pox

Last night my husband & I were caught up in the moment & he didn’t pull out. I’m not on birth control. Well I looked at my period tracker app & yesterday I WAS OVULATING! We don’t want anymore children. Do you think the plan b pill will still work even though I was actually ovulating?

When are people stopping the cotton wool and water and starting using wet wipes? Thank you

Hey ladies, I know that no woman is the same as the next but I really need to talk to somebody who’s on depo and having a rejection to the meds, has had one, side effects or Use to be on it, because I AM ABOUT TO LOSE IT. I don’t need medical advice I’m here for woman to woman and if you don’t feel comfortable reply...

I was prescribed birth control pill but I haven’t gotten a period yet do I have to wait for one to start the bc pills? I’m not breastfeeding

I was 6+5 when I found out I’d miscarried yesterday with our 1st pregnancy. I knew I had a long journey ahead but I was still so happy and now I’m absolutely heartbroken. Whilst I’m not ready just yet I am hopeful to try again and was reading about LH strips to help plan. Can anyone recommend the best strips to use/...

So I’ve been experiencing green discharge with no smell. Went to my gp and had a chlamydia swab done which was negative and they also gave me a thrush pessary to use which has had no result. Has anyone got any recommendations on things to try/ has anyone else experienced this? I plan to phone my gp again Monday but ...

I am looking to start using pads as the discharge is so much. What are the best pads for long term use? I don’t want any irritation ect.