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Plan b

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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Leukocytes and protein in urine

Has anyone else had this but no symptoms of a UTI? Is there anything else that could cause this x

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Contraceptives

Interested in whether people have gone onto contraceptives and if so please comment experiences! I would like to go back but not on the pill as it made me anxious

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Sex and no contraception

Like the post below - we are also not using condoms. I was on the pill for YEARS. I’ve had and removed the coil. I check an app for when I’m ovulating and we now use the pull out method. The sexual health nurse said you can still get pregnant from “pre cum”. Just wondering if pull out would be ok for us when I’m not...

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Contraceptive patch

Anyone on here on the patch? I’ve been on the implant for over 2 years now and I’m thinking of coming off it. It’s definitely contributed to my weight gain and I’ve just had enough! I don’t eat too badly and I try to stay as active as I can. I don’t really get periods either. I can’t think of what else has contribut...

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Falling pregnant

Just wondering how long it took people to fall pregnant after stopping the contraceptive pill? I know it's different for everyone but just wanted to see !🤷‍♀️

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iud or keep cycle tracking?

i’m really on the fence about iud. i kinda want more reassurance with my birth control but reddit is making me nervous. i don’t want to lose my period, i dont want to have spotting for months, dont want hormonal acne, and i honestly dont want a piece of plastic in my uterus. but i dont want to get pregnant either. c...

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BIRTH CONTROL

Went to my 2 week pp visit and discussed the Mirena IUD. Has anyone had this before ?

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Did any get the Nexplanon implant after birth and bleed literally everday?

Basically a daily period for months is that normal? (Nexplanon is a birth control insert in your arm)

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Contraception

I don’t want any more kids and the dr has suggested considering one of the following (I took the pill before) - Mirena coil Implant Sayana Press injection Has anyone got any experience with any of the above? Please share any good or bad! I liked the pill because I could delay a period, I knew exactly when I was ...

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Ok is it just my household or do you also use wipies now instead of tp?

Because how can you go back to that when you feel refreshed with a wipe?

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Postpartum sex…help!!!

So I’m currently 5weeks pp and I’ve just had sec for the first time. My partner and I completely forgot about contraception and he has came in me… am I still okay to get a morning after pill?? Or should I do something else?? HELP

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Birth control pregnancy

Has anyone had ever got pregnant while being in the nexplon birth control and what were your symptoms?

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Plan B?

I’m 6 months postpartum and my fiancé and I had unprotected sex last night, I am on the pill. Should I take plan b or would I be fine?

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Abortion pill

Does anyone know of anywhere in Charlotte or local where I can get the abortion pill cheaper, I’m not able to afford it and I’m a single mother of 2 I just had a c section 5 months ago. I tried planned parenthood but even with the financial program they have they still wanted $450. Please help .

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Nexplanon

Hi! I got the Nexplanon at my 6-week visit. I was on my period at the time. The doctor said depending on what day of my cycle I was on, I could either have unprotected sex or would have to use protection. She said to use something in case. My husband and I didn’t use anything that night, and now I am having sympto...

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Anti depressants and phased dosage

Has anyone been told by their doctor to gradually wean ON to antidepressants? I started taking citalopram about six weeks ago and initially because they made me feel worse, the doctor told me to take one every other day instead of every day. I started to feel better however, I’m now taking one every day and it’s mad...

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Birth control recommendation?

I have a mirena and I am literally on the way to my GYN to have it removed. I am bleeding for the 3rd time in the past 30 days. And I bleed like an actual period for 4-5 days, I get the PMS and the cravings and the crying. I can't do this 3x a month. And I've had it for almost a year now so why is my body acting thi...

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Thrush pessary

I’ve done some swabs for unusual discharge but not going to get the results for a few days when I’ll be on holiday. Is it safe to do the thrush pessary? I’m pretty certain its thrush as its a lot of discharge, itch and no bad smell. Don’t want to leave it untreated

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Question for people on depo

I got the 2nd shot have the 3 next month, and when I got the 1st shot I had about 3 weeks of a period then nothing till 2 weeks ago where it's super light and more like spotting. Is that normal ? Should I stop ? Idk what's going on and would like to know if this is normal or not .....

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