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Progesterone pesserie
Anyone on these? They make me so windy after I’ve inserted them!
Condoms
Hi IUD removed / Not up for the pill as I was on it for roughly 20 years. Can i please ask about latex free condoms? My partner is allergic to latex. Thank you
Trip/drinking before the FET
The doctor just gave me the OK to proceed with FET. My period is expected to come February 14 and I have a wedding in Cancun February 20-24. I would like to have 2-3 drinks a day there at least. Any suggestions? Should I postpone my FET a month later? I’ll be on estrogen tablets starting February 16 not sure if it’...
Shave or not shave when visiting male obgyn
Sooo there’s no good women obs in my area. Do I shave my pubes (I got a huge bush down there) when visiting obgyn? It’s going to be pretty annoying constantly shaving just bc I have to visit the office. What would you do?
Post partum smells
I literally shower nearly every day , I scrub I wash my vagina and my armpits very well but I’m still bleeding here and there and the smell that comes from my body is so unpleasant and unattractive. I finally was cleared for sex but I don’t want my man anywhere near my vagina because of the smell. It’s not like befo...
Birth control with little side affects?
I’m getting off my nexoplan I feel like I don’t think as clear and have memory issues. Anyone have recommendations on wht they use?
Birth Control- how is the Mirena?
Hi ladies 👋🏻 I am 6 weeks postpartum. I’m looking into birth control options. The last time I took it was over 10 years ago and it was the pill form. The only thing I didn’t like was that I gained weight and I would sometimes forget to take it. I am thinking about using the Mirena. Would love to hear everyone’s…
Vulvar Cancer
So I have some itching on the outer parts of my vagina since 2021. And now I noticed my clitoris is begin to get discolored white. And I have dry patches on my vulva. Nothing else is going on I wear cotton underwear, I shower with Lume down there, I wipe down. I’m safe with my vagina. I don’t have an STD or STI and...
Nexplanon
Has anyone ever gotten the nexplanon, after giving birth & experienced ICK just to the idea of having sex? It makes me want to vomit.
Depo Shot!
Has anybody took the depo shot before and what is your experience?
It's a hard pill to swallow but there are A LOT of one woman's "dream" man is another woman's rapist
Just finished the book "men who hate women"
Under active thyroid
Got told today I have an under active thyroid, anyone that has had this have the felt the medication to beneficial and helped in them getting pregnant? I’m starting the medication today #10DPO
Natural and medicated FET pros and cons
Morning. Can people tell me the pros and cons of a natural FET please and a medicated? Im worrying about taking the oestrogen on a medicated cycle as I’ve heard it can increase chances of cancer am I completely over thinking? X
Doing the deed
In 37 + 3 and want to attempt to have sec with my husband to see if it’ll soften the cervix and help. We haven’t done it since 16 weeks as I kept getting utis after and felt a bit uncomfortable going forward as started to really bump out. I’m nervous about doing it because I just don’t know how to get in the mood wh...
Depo shot
Those on or have been on the depo. How were your periods
Obgyn recommendation in Brooklyn
Does anyone have any OBGYN’s they loved or had good experience with in Brooklyn? Thank you in advance!
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