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Process- cycle starting with PCOS and medication

Hi all! I’m hoping someone on here can shed light, how on earth can I start medication for ovulation like a clomid etc to help me conceive when I don’t have periods due to my PCOS (how will I ever know when my cycle starts I’m so confused)

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Need some advice

So I have been prescribed progesterone for my next pregnancy but I’m not sure when to start taking them because I’ve been getting vfl on test so I don’t know

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Nexplanon Removal Question

I got my nexplanon removed and had a period 2 days after removal. My next period was due a week ago but nothing and I don’t think I’m pregnant. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Cyclizine

Is anyone on cyclizine for nausea I was about to start read the little paper which said “should not use if pregnant or planning to become pregnant” am I just being crazy and everyone else is on it and fine? This is not a post to make anyone panic please just confused. Thank you

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Pregnancy

So Me and my hubby are trying for another baby and this is my first time being on birth control and I just came off of it in April and got my period back in July & have been off of it for 4 months now and I’m getting worried. I was wondering how many months did it take for you to get pregnant?

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MYRENA IUD, GOOD OR BAD?? 🤔

Hi loves so im 2 months pp and am getting my IUD put in. Im not having sex n have zero plans to but i want to prepare for my period when it decides to show its ugly head (mine have always been excruciatingly painful to the point i pass out) i did have a mini period around two weeks ago n it was okayish but i had a ...

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Progesterone supplements- when to stop and has your pregnancy been okay without it?

Hi, I’m currently 11W5D and I’ve been put on the progesterone supplement since 7w as the baby was measuring smaller than it should have at that point. I had a repeat scan at 9W and the baby was fine so my doctor prescribed me to continue the progesterone supplements until 12W and then stop it. Did you guys stop it ...

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Primrose oil... Yes or no?

Anyone else thinking of trying primrose oil up there to help soften cervix and prevent tearing? I’m thinking about starting this at 37 weeks but don’t know anyone personally who has tried this. Everyone I know who has had a baby vaginally has teared and it’s a huge fear of mine🥲

Incognito
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Contraception after birth

Hi everyone has anyone decided on what contractaception they are thinking of having if your having some.... health visitor spoke to me about it so wondering what people were thinking?

Incognito
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Depo shot

I saw a post of a women saying was pregnant while being on depo and still using condoms, so it got me curious has anybody else gotten pregnant on the depo shot

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Any moms not on birth control?

If you aren't on it, how do you prevent pregnancy?

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Boy Moms: Did you circumcise your son?

If you did, did the aesthetic play into it? If you didn’t, do you worry about infection? Yelling at your kid to clean under their foreskin? Haha

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Squirt toys?

I have never ever been able to make myself squirt it’s more just clit stimulate for me. Is anyone familiar with a toy that just makes it happen? lol

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Best period app

Looking for a good reliable period tracker. I want to get of my birth control but not ready for another one yet

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Crotchless Knickers

Really random question but does anyone wear crotchless knickers as a normal daily thing? I ordered some just for a bit of fun with the husband and when I saw them I thought actually these might be the perfect way to avoid thrush! I haven't actually worn them yet but I was just wondering if anyone has or does and if ...

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Over the counter yeast infection treatment?

Which one should i get the one the dr prescribed is not in stock

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UTI won’t go away

Hey I’m only 9 weeks but have had a uti for a week or so and been on antibiotics but doesn’t seem to want to go away, has anyone else had this and everything be ok?

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Progesterone only pill (desogestrel) symptoms

Hi ladies, I’ve recently started the progesterone only pill (it’s been a week) and today I suddenly felt nauseous, sick, palpitations, headache with dizziness. The common symptoms are headache and dizziness so wanted to ask if anyone else has had these symptoms with this certain pill! What symptoms have people had i...

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Birth Control

I don't have much luck with birth control. ~ The implant made me bleed constantly and made me suicidal. ~ I'm allergic to the patch. ~ I can't use the ring or coil. ~ Injection made me bleed constantly. ~ Currently on the mini pill and again, bleeding constantly and very heavy. The only one I've not yet trie...

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Bladder issues! 💦

Is anyone else finding they feel the need to go for a wee more often but when they do, it’s just a trickle? The only time i have a ‘proper’ wee is first thing when i wake up, but the rest of the day is no more than a tablespoon each time i swear! I’m not sure if it’s baby laying on my bladder or whether it’s a uti...

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