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Hi everyone, I'm 36 and want to avoid another accidental pregnancy. Previously I wasn't using birth control because I didn't like taking a pill everyday, and it affected my libido. I want to try an IUD and I want it to help regulate my moods. Previously, hormones prior to menstruation would cause me to be very ir...
Hi guys! I going for my 20 week ultrasound in an hour and I was wondering what are good questions to ask while I’m there. I’m a first time mom and I have some questions that have been on my mind but I am looking for guidance.
does anyone else have an alarm for their birth control? my friends think it’s weird but i’m NOT trying to get pregnant 4 months postpartum !
I can't do pills don't work for me and give me my period for months I've had the depo wouldn't want it again but I also don't want to gain a ton of weight
I've been back on the pill since I had my baby 15 months ago, I have a trip in a few days and I'm on my placebo week, so my period started. If I start the next pack early, will it end my period early?
I missed one day of my pill last week and have been spotting ever since!😩🤦🏽♀️ has this happened to anyone else and how long does it last? I go on holiday in a few weeks so hoping it wouldve stop by then surely?
Hiya I’m 8+4 by period had a scan today and I’ve been put back to 7+3, today is my first day taking progesterone at 400mg I’m a bit confused on how this works the doctor didn’t really tell me a lot on what to do, all she said was take one in the morning and Evening, so I have a few questions; Can I take the pessary...
What birth control are y’all using I was on the pill before but I keep forgetting to take it
I'm 27 weeks pregnant trying to figure out what birth control I'm going to get on after birth I've never been on birth control and I'm planing to breastfeeding I'm diagnosed with anxiety and OCD I keep asking my doctor what would be best for me for birth control but they're not really giving me answers I'm not sure ...
Anybody Ever Been On The BirthControl Patch And Got Pregnant ? 😕🫢🤔
I’ve just been prescribed sertroline for the first time for anxiety and depression, i’m a little nervous about taking it but also feeling hopeful for the first time in a while that i’ll make it out of this hole. Can I please hear some of your positive experiences with sertroline or medication in general? (No horror...
I'm 8+2 and struggling awfully, as I did with my first. I'm on prochlorperazine twice daily which is no longer as effective as it used to be. I have some ondansetron at the back of my cupboard from my last pregnancy and am tempted to add it on. I seem to remember being told on my last pregnancy to wait until 12 week...
i had my baby in January i started the pill in february and i’ve had one period in february and not had another one since i took two negative tests last week has anyone else experienced this? i’m wondering if the pill has just made my periods stop or maybe become irregular ? thanks x
Hi all, I am planning on getting the mirena coil put in over the next 2 weeks. I heard it's a good option postpartum which suits me as I didn't want to go back on the pill! Have any of you had any good/bad experiences with it and is it painful to insert?
I’m struggling to find one that I’m most comfortable with. I don’t want an iud but does anybody have/recommend the depo jab?
So last night since having my 2 year old I let my hubby finish in me I am 9 days before ovulation according to the app Flo should I be ok to not get pregnant or should I take a plan b ?
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