Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

After my 3kids I’m deciding to get a coil. A doctor friend of mine suggested the mirena coil. Can anyone please tell me their experience so far with the mirena coil? As I’m scared of the side effects since it’s hormonal and also I’m open to recommendations as I want to make sure to get the best Thank you xx

Has anyone had mirena IUD or copper IUD fitted in . I had my mirena fitted in and am considering getting it removed because it's giving skin problems and weight gain that I am finding it hard to control and replace with other contraceptives.

I’m 3 months PP and haven’t got a period yet. I started the birth control pill a month ago and now on my 7 day break. Day 2 and still haven’t got a period. Is this normal? I’m a bit confused.

I’m 10 weeks postpartum and havent had my first period yet. My husband and I had intimacy 2 days ago but I am worried I might get pregnant this early. I had C section so it will be risky. I googled and it says it is possible for a woman to get pregnant before menstruation begins again. Im breastfeeding. Should I ta...

If you free flow, comment below!

Dose anybody still get their periods with an iud I have had my iud for a year now and I keep getting my period. It is very random and light but normally lasts for a week like my periods used to. Is this normal or should I be going to my ob to check for placement?

I am new in NJ and I have found out I am pregnant. I am looking for some specialist to take care of my pregnancy and recommendations for places to deliver. Any suggestions please? I need to start my care ASAP.

Hi ladies, I have read a lot on mucinex and how it helps TTC. I have just ordered benylin guaifenesin, as that is the UK alternative to mucinex. How many days do I need to take this for and how many times a day? Is it just through the ovulation period? I am fertile from tomorrow. Tia, hoping for our rainbow 🌈

I have recently been prescribed the mini pill but a bit reluctant to take it because my weight has always fluctuated and I am working really hard to lose it right now. What are your experiences and side effects?

Helloooo, so I am 26, fairly active female. For a few years now I’ve been dealing with these tiny cuts, like tears that come up on the ‘hooded’ part of my vagina outside where the clit is. They come up randomly and last days to weeks. I haven’t had them in about 5 months I would say maybe longer. I’m not sure if i...

I'm 31 with a 3 month old & a 7 yr old. I have made it extremely clear with my Husband that I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT want any more kids. He seems to think the pullout method is effective... WRONG! & I don't want to leave anything to chance. I have suggested condoms, spermicide, female condom, abstinence (but I knew that ...

I’m on the progesterone only pill has anyone else had there period but been told it’s supposed to stop

Hi I was just thinking what contraception is everyone on and your experiences? I have recently been in the pill I think microginon how ever you spell it but it was awful. I have also been researching different kinds and how long it takes after for fertility to come back. Just want to know how your feeling on contr...

Hi girlies! Just found out I’m expecting and was going to go to a new OB in scottsdale but getting there with work for the next 8 months is too tricky. My last OB retired and I need your recommendations. I’m not a huge fan of Estrella Women’s as they always overcharged me and didn’t ask when adding new tests. I’m lo...

Not sure if the two are linked but has anyone found since having an episiotomy (7 months pp now) tampons don’t go in / stay in well? Not sure if it’s linked to having an episiotomy at all but I’ve noticed tampons don’t feel like they go in or stay in well at all!

Anyone else unable to take the pill or depo injection? I have tried both and heavy bleed on both, I took the pill one year ago and heavy bled the whole time, I have tried it again thinking my hormones might be different since having my son I am only 7 days in and heavy bleeding again.

Tips to make colonoscopy prep easier? I’ve got Plenvu 🙃

I’m trying to figure out what form of birth control to use. I was thinking the copper iud but then I read too much into it and got scared. Then my doctor prescribe arovela the pill but learned it’s a combo pill and it affects my milk supply I feel like very overwhelmed by my options can someone tell me what options ...

Has LoviOne or any morning after pill caused your period to be late. According to Flo I have been having my periods early for the past 3 months. Now my period is due in 2days according to Flo app but I was expecting it early again this time. I took the morning after pill 24hrs after unprotected sex which was on the ...

There was a study done on bacterial vaginosis that is now showing that BV is an STI so the best way to treat it is to also have your partner treated with antibiotics including topical! I hope this new research helps vulva owners!! https://www.healthline.com/health-news/bacterial-vaginosis-sexually-transmitted-infec...