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Thrush

Anyone got any tips on how to get rid of vaginal thrush? Cream makes it 10x worse😢

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Hip digs

How do I get rid of these?! They really make me feel insecure.

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Depo injection?

I wondered what side effects anyone had on this please and wondered what impact this had on your periods? I’ve been on various types of ‘the pill’ I don’t want the coil or thing in my arm so this is my only hope!

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compression socks

im 4 days pp and haven't been given much information about whether I need to keep my socks on or not, also taking the blood thinning injections, any suggestions on whether I do or not and how to make it more comfortable

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nexplonan

so i have two kids one who’s turning 3 now on monday and i have a 6 month old. with my first i put the nexplonan on and i bled heavy for 4 months straight to the point i had to take it out i was left without a choice. i did it again now bc i don’t trust any other birth control but im still bleeding and i got my peri...

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Is it safe to get birth control 6 weeks after or better after a year ?

My bestie told me not to get bc till a year after having my son but I would like to get it by my 6 week appointment, but with her experience with it ( nexplone implant right after her son ) she said she had her period everyday for a year but I want to get the shot one or pill cuase I didn't like nexplone cuase I gai...

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I STINK…..

So I shower every day! Just don’t wash my hair, by the end of the end I absolutely stink of BO🤢 I use body was then rinse then go again with a bar of soap what bar of soap do you guys use? I use dove Sorry a little to much information

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Experience with Citalopram? (Anti anxiety)

Hi ladies - I’m curious if anyone on here has any experience with taking Citalopram. I am a very anxious person and I was offered these meds by my doctor to mange it better. I’m reluctant to take it really. But thought I’d reach out to see if anyone else had experience with taking this or any other anti-depress...

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Have you ever had an STD or an STI?

I’ve got ulcers on my inner vagina (labia) and I’ve been tested for herpes and feel gross! I haven’t had sex in 4 months but can get it months or even years later… I just want to know is it curable or if you’ve ever had one? As I feel it’s so shaming and frowned upon! Don’t comment unless you feel comfortable too! 🙏🏻

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best birth control?

I have had the depo and piled on the weight, the pill made me abit unstable😂 what’s the best controception that doesn’t gain weight or effect your mental health I have BPD so it’s really important nothing chemically is altering anything as i’m really sensitive to medications/hormones etc

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TMI but need some advice...

I really feel a bit like I don't know where to turn so I am hoping there's a nurse or doctor on here who can somewhat advise... WARNING TMI For quite a while now I have the strongest smelling discharge ever, like very fishy and if I am a bit warm or been sitting down alot the smell is just awful. There's so much d...

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Can birth control make you miss the first period?

I started taking birth control for the first time in my life, 2 weeks ago. I haven’t had a period since I started taking it. My last period started October 18th so I’m about 9 days late for this one. Im also 3 months postpartum and breastfeeding so maybe it’s a wonky cycle. I’m not pregnant because I did bloodwork f...

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When did Clomid 50mg work for you?

I’m on to my third round of Clomid. As my period started today… :( I was just wondering what round worked?

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Crapping myself about crapping myself 😂😩

I have my C-section booked for tomorrow, however I’ve spent the last few days with sickness and diarrhoea. Like water consistency and no warning. Spent all last night up triage because of it and they’ve given me anti sickness drugs. What happens if I poo myself after the op though?! Doctor didn’t seem concerned but ...

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Mucinex Question.

I heard so much about this Mucinex thing to help you get pregnant. I was wondering when you are supposed to take it? Which one do you take? The tablets or the syrup? Does it work? Please let me know. I want to try it. Thank you an advance. Baby dust to all.

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Fragmin Injections

I had a blood clot last year so been prescribed daily Fragmin injections until 6 weeks pp. Just did my first one and not looking forward to this every day for another 8 months!

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