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Contraceptive pill

Hey guys, I have recently started the DESOGESTREL pill but lately been having a period every 10-14 days for 5 days. I also get headaches, dizziness when I stand and bruise very easily (I imagine my iron is low so will be requesting bloods). But was just wondering if anyone else experienced this when on this pill? ...

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Morning after pill

So.. husband and I had an incident tonight and we need a morning after pill….I’m curious what the side effects are. I’m scared to take it. I’m only 4 days from my period, so nothing is likely to come from this little hiccup, but we are being extra safe as this isn’t the right time for our family to grow.

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Any gynecologist or anything of the sort

Any gynecologist or anything of the sort here? I’d really appreciate it If I could get help with some answers

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Letrozole Day!!! ✨

Today is first day of Letrozole this cycle!! Praying it works as well this time as with my other two babies 🙏✨🤍 #letrozole #ttcbabynumber3 #cd3 **incognito bc I may know some people on here 🤫**

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Contraception

Hi ladies! I started desogestral a few weeks ago as a form of birth control after giving birth. I feel like I’ve been have major mood swings that have ranged from being super high and low. I was on this pill before we decided to get pregnant and it seemed ok for me. I’m worried if I switch to a different one it migh...

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Possible uti?

My daughter is just not really drinking at the moment, but she’s very very sore down there and her wee has a very strong smell to it. Most of the night she’s been crying in her sleep and very fidgety and kicking out. So I’m thinking a uti. What’s best to do as they will need to test her wee but she’s still in nappie...

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Do you do a second wash with the bidet?

Do you get the sneaky second poo? Do you just hope the first one gets the job done? Is wtf raqi copyrighted!? I needed an option for the people with dirty booties 😂

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Period app ?

Hi girlies! I recently just stopped my birth control. After 6 months old it. Due to the worst side effects possible. I had a baby in November 2023. Got my period back January 2024. I then, got pregnant again. but I had an abortion in April 2024. So my last normal cycle was February 2024. And after the abortion I got...

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how to wipe ur bum when u poo after birth

😅😅😅 i need to poo but i am keeping it in because how the heck do i clean down there????? i only got a 1st degree tear and i didn’t get any haemorrhoids but it’s just still stingy and sore down there, so how do i do it 😅😅😅

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Process- cycle starting with PCOS and medication

Hi all! I’m hoping someone on here can shed light, how on earth can I start medication for ovulation like a clomid etc to help me conceive when I don’t have periods due to my PCOS (how will I ever know when my cycle starts I’m so confused)

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Need some advice

So I have been prescribed progesterone for my next pregnancy but I’m not sure when to start taking them because I’ve been getting vfl on test so I don’t know

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Nexplanon Removal Question

I got my nexplanon removed and had a period 2 days after removal. My next period was due a week ago but nothing and I don’t think I’m pregnant. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Cyclizine

Is anyone on cyclizine for nausea I was about to start read the little paper which said “should not use if pregnant or planning to become pregnant” am I just being crazy and everyone else is on it and fine? This is not a post to make anyone panic please just confused. Thank you

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Pregnancy

So Me and my hubby are trying for another baby and this is my first time being on birth control and I just came off of it in April and got my period back in July & have been off of it for 4 months now and I’m getting worried. I was wondering how many months did it take for you to get pregnant?

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MYRENA IUD, GOOD OR BAD?? 🤔

Hi loves so im 2 months pp and am getting my IUD put in. Im not having sex n have zero plans to but i want to prepare for my period when it decides to show its ugly head (mine have always been excruciatingly painful to the point i pass out) i did have a mini period around two weeks ago n it was okayish but i had a ...

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Progesterone supplements- when to stop and has your pregnancy been okay without it?

Hi, I’m currently 11W5D and I’ve been put on the progesterone supplement since 7w as the baby was measuring smaller than it should have at that point. I had a repeat scan at 9W and the baby was fine so my doctor prescribed me to continue the progesterone supplements until 12W and then stop it. Did you guys stop it ...

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Primrose oil... Yes or no?

Anyone else thinking of trying primrose oil up there to help soften cervix and prevent tearing? I’m thinking about starting this at 37 weeks but don’t know anyone personally who has tried this. Everyone I know who has had a baby vaginally has teared and it’s a huge fear of mine🥲

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Contraception after birth

Hi everyone has anyone decided on what contractaception they are thinking of having if your having some.... health visitor spoke to me about it so wondering what people were thinking?

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Depo shot

I saw a post of a women saying was pregnant while being on depo and still using condoms, so it got me curious has anybody else gotten pregnant on the depo shot

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Any moms not on birth control?

If you aren't on it, how do you prevent pregnancy?

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