Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

Hi Ladies! I am considering the birth control implant on the arm. Has anyone tried that before and how was the procedure? Which brand is the best? I have heard stories that they have to take the implant out because of some allergic reaction and that scares me…

Had sex with my boyfriend Tuesday night u protected so yesterday took the morning after pill. Never took one in my life so abit anxious on how it works. I took it 12 hours after sex. Just working out if it's the right time iv took it. My first day of period was 11th November and finished last Friday. Will this morni...

Hi guys! I moved to Brisbane 2 months ago from Sydney. TTC and looking for a good OBGYN close to Upper Mount Gravatt area. Appreciate any recommendations!! ❤️

Hey!! So bit of a back story, I’m 24 been in the pill since 2016 till October last year, Fell pregnant in December and have just started my first period since having my baby in September… this period is stupid heavy! I’m changing tampon and pad every 2 hours!! Is there anything else I can do to slow the supply?

Anyone been on this pill? The nurse said I would most likely have one period and then they would probably stop. It’s been 3 months, I’ve had 4 ‘periods’ or ‘bleeds’ . First two were 7 days, third was 3 days and I’m now on day 10 of the latest period 🥴 I’ve contacted the doctors and I’ll hear back tomorrow, just…

Hi all, looking for a little reassurance. I am booked for a planned c-section (baby is breech) with Dr Sheen who isn’t my usual obgyn. Has anybody had any experience with her? (She practices in Manhattan)

Hi mums TMI but I have increased discharge as expected around 37weeks but it’s causing some irritation to my skin. I wear daily liners and change regularly. Has anyone suffered with this and what have you done? I feel I need a cream to soothe. I’ve tried to do an e-consult for my doctors but it has said to call w...

Just looking for a bit of advice as I’ve been told my 2.5mg dosage wasn’t successful, so it has been increased to 5mg for next cycle. Has anybody else experienced this and did it work with the higher dose?

Hi. I’ve had two recent chemical pregnancies, so I was wondering if progesterone may help if / when I get pregnant next time. To those who’s got progesterone prescribed, what is the “eligibility”, and where can I get it prescribed? GP? EPU? Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone, I had the implant as my form of contraception back in 2019, however it didn’t agree with me as I bled every day for almost a year, the GP then suggested me trying the pill alongside the implant to stop the bleeding, which it did however the pill really effected my moods and I couldn’t even bare to loo...

I took zofran myself pregnancy for a few days until I read that it may be linked to birth defects. This is my 3rd pregnancy (9 weeks today) and I had to go to the er for extreme hg (morning sickeness). I’ve lost 7 lbs can’t keep water or food down and throw up all day and night. This time is more severe than my two...

Let’s talk progesterone because I feel as woman who sufferd multiple losses we should be given it as a priority & not have to wait until 6 weeks or years to see a clinic . I’ve literlly searched the black market to buy this with no luck it’s so unfair . Don’t know why am writing this as I know I cnt get it prescribe...

Has anyone had luck with Moxibustion? My doctor recommended it before my ECV appointment on Thursday. I’m scheduled to go in for Moxibustion tmrw but wanted to hear others opinions first!!

So I have been off birth control for awhile, tracked my cycle, then wanted a kid so had a kid. Then chose not to go on birth control after 1st but had a oopsie 2nd one is due in feb… considering birth control bc I am not ready to have a third for a bit. BUT I had horrible experiences with the pill and mirena IUD. ...

Hi everyone I’ve been prescribed progesterone tablets and they have to be inserted into my vagina 1 in the morning and one before bed, I was just wondering on how it made people feel as I’ve read it can make you tired and I’m already very exhausted as it is in my current pregnancy 🫶 Thank you x

Is anyone else weary of taking antibiotics with pregnancy?

Let’s talk IUD’s What do yall think?

…(random question I know…) if someone painted the inside of their toilet pan with gloss paint to make it look better?

I’m nearly 5 months postpartum and while I was healing up after getting an episiotomy for the first two months after giving birth I was so excited and looking forward to getting back to having sex again. I went back on the pill at 8 weeks postpartum and I feel since then I’ve had such a low sex drive to the point wh...

Hey mamas ! Is any of yous taking this and breastfeeding, ever experienced long periods of bleeding/spotting ?