Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

I was diagnosed this year with pcos after having my son due to my periods randomly becoming irregular.. I’ve been taking hormonal balance supplements that include insitol and a multi vitamin … I’ve been doing daily walks here and there and have cut out the amount of sugary stuff I eat .. with that being said my peri...

Is this safe to use if I have thrush in pregnancy the doctors and 111 being useless making me wait 12 hours to get a prescription

Please can anyone give me their honest experience with the copper coil? I’m on the pill atm but my body’s not agreeing with it and I’ve bled for the last 11 weeks. It’s making me foul! I’m considering the copper coil as I like the no hormones side of it but I’ve also hear horror stories about it and the fitting it p...

Hi mums, Has anyone taken escitalopram (Lexapro) when pregnant or TTC? Can I please have your experiences with it and how was your pregnancy/baby etc. My doctor thinks I should go on it (I feel fine) but I am just a bit worried about taking it if I get pregnant. I wasn't on any medication when we had our first baby ...

So I’m going on holiday on Monday and I’m due my period on the Wednesday. I’ve booked an appointment with my doctor to get the tablet that delays your period as I want to go swimming and do activities with my little one. I’ve also booked in with the nurse on the same day to get the depo injection. Will they allow th...

I have been classified as high risk. So now I will stop seeing my OB and only see the drs at Ahuja. Anyone have experience with the high risk Drs at Ahuja? Im just nervous not knowing them as well as I know my current OB... any experiences/Dr. names you're familiar with would be appreciated!

Started new cycle of letrozole first 2 days only took 2.5mg and then day 3 took 5mg then realised! What should I do? Just continue with correct dose of 5mg for next 2 days or up more? Don’t wanna lose a chance this month!

i’ve just started taking the mini pill as i’m breastfeeding and i can’t take the combined. i’ve only ever been on combined and i’d like to know what people experiences are? i’ve seen people say it clears up acne and regulates mood

I came off the combined pill at the start of january after a few months of being on it and me and my partner have been trying for a baby since, i’ve been having regular 5 day periods on the 25th of each month however completely missed mays period. i’ve been testing every week since then and even still they are comin...

Does anyone else have leucocytes in theyr urine and its fine ? Is it really fine im just wondering?Last two times i have them 🙄

Hello all, My baby is currently 7 weeks old, I’m a FTM & have never used contraception before.. what has worked for you all? I’m really nervous about the side affects, I know I can’t avoid them and that it works differently for different people but I just want to know different perspectives and experiences. Thank y...

Hey, does anyone recommend any OBs in Brampton that deliver at Brampton Civic?

I haven’t not had a period this long since 2019 and was getting off birth control and that had messed with my hormones as much as the bc it’s self. My period were ever 25-27 days until a January and I had 2 periods Cd 40. I’m not sure what is even causing it to suddenly do this and my ob office is crap and no help w...

Please no judgement On Saturday I had some really bad sex, he used a condom so I know it's not an STD or anything but I think him rubbing my insides while I was dry irritated my area and I'm not sure what to do. Anyone experienced anything similar? Any remedies?

I just got prescribed this prescription to take for 7 days for BV and megasphaera which I never heard of. I’ve been celibate for a year and a half (fyi). I still nurse my two year old, does any moms know about this medication and if it’s safe? My obgyn said it’s safe but I want triple confirmation… Idek how I hav...

So my partner and I are wanting to try for baby 2, I’ve been off the pill for a few months and we have made efforts to be healthier, take vitamins etc. however I’m still clueless about my cycles as they’ve always been so incredibly irregular and inconsistent. I fell pregnant with our son on contraception and I guess...

I am a FTM, 39+2, I currently have a Brazilian wax scheduled for tomorrow, I’ve only ever had 2 other Brazilian wax and 3 bikini waxes. I find them quite painful at the best of the times but was hoping to be nice and cleaned up down there before my labour. I know it’s a personal choice, But at this point, should I e...

I want to get on birth control I have 2 kids I’m good with both my boys I’m terrified to get pregnant again so many reasons why I don’t want a 3rd …. But I’m also worried about birth control side effects I don’t want to gain weight and I also don’t want to have mood swings I have bad anxiety as it is ….. so any rec...

So my baby girl is 10 months old. I opted to not go on birth control after she was born so anyway. Me and my husband were intimate on the 31 which was a day after I was supposed to ovulate and now for the last few days I’ve had crazy smell sensitivity, food aversions, a headache and back pain. My period is supposed ...

Hi! Is anyone here injecting blood thinners daily that would be happy to share their experience? I’m really worried about injecting myself so any advice would be appreciated 🙏