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Birth control

I don't know which way I should go my best bet is between IUD and the implant in the arm but I don't know which iud I should get I don't want something that's going to make my periods more heavy or cause me to gain weight especially as I'm about to start a diet and workout . Any advice? Others experiences with nexpl...

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I’m 17+5 and for the last week I’ve been needing to pee constantly.

When I go not much is there because I’m going so often but I don’t really feel relieved either. Usually I’ll need to go and then when I stand I’m instantly desperate. It does not hurt or smell it’s just constant. Could this be weak pelvic floors, something pushing on bladder or maybe uti? FTM so not sure if it’s no...

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Thrush

I’m at my wits end with thrush. I have no idea why it keeps returning, I’ve had this since I got my c section 8 months ago, never had a problem like this before . I’ve had several canesten treatments and every time after my period it returns , I don’t know what to do 🫠

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What is the best birth control out there?

Have Nexplanon and absolutely hate it. Will be removing it when it expires in October. Any recommendations on what to get next? (Something that won’t effect my hormones) I’ve had the pill before and ended up pregnant on that 🥴

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Sanitary Products

Any advice on what sanitary products to use. I'm 5months PP and now having my first period. However....I am extremely heavy!! Any other 'heavy flow' people got any good recommendations for what to use?

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Absolutely no sex drive, how do I fix this?

Are there any natural supplements or support I can seek? I feel like I would be happy to go forever without sex and it’s affecting my marriage

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Starting ER injections

Hi! Starting my ER injections on Thursday, looking for any recommendations or suggestions to make my life a little more comfortable — tysm ❤️

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Calpol alternative

Hi all, does anyone use Genexa? I’ve been looking for a calpol alternative and have seen this being recommended. You can only get it online in the UK from my understanding but it’s not MHRA approved (UK regulatory agency) which is what is putting me off. Any thoughts/advice welcome

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Mirena IUD

Hi mommas! I’m currently 7wk pp. considering the Mirena for birth control. Any testimonials ?

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Please help

I missed desogestrel on Friday I took it the morning after and 2 more each day from Sunday to Tuesday (today) and I also had the plan b pill today I had unprotected sex over the weekend what are the chances

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When y’all started having S3x again? Birth control?? 👀

Omg are we supposed to wait a certain amount of time? My dr looked at me like I was a dirty slut for having sex again 😂😂😂😭 and was like do you want to be pregnant again?!?! You need to give your body time to heal. Chilleeeeee mama was stressed and sexually fustrated. When did Yall start sexual relations again? Are…

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Butt plugs?

My husband wants me to get a butt plug. I’m not against it, but don’t know which one to get without spending a lot. Silicone? Stainless? Any advice? Also any lube recommendations. We can’t use KY or Astroglide.

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Acne

After getting IUD did it make you break out? I’ve never had ace and also have never been on birth control until about a year ago and now I break out. Just wondering if it had something to do with the birth control.

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Conceive Plus Ovulation Support Capsules

Has anyone used these before and had some weird side effects? My cycle is very messed up - can range between 39 and 58 days and is often anovulatory. I haven't had PCOS diagnosed but wonder if I might have it. I bought these to try and help and am in my third month of taking them. This month I've had 3 separate i...

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TTC & period on holiday

Hi girls, this is such first world problems but I’m due to be on my period whilst on holiday next month & really don’t want to be, do you think if I got some of those tablets which stop your period it’d affect ttc?!

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Doctor experience

Has anyone had a negative experience with George L Stankevych, MD? Based out of McHenry IL? He’s a pretty well known gyno here and I was surprised reading some reviews and very hesitant since I’m a high risk pregnancy mom.. Ty🙏🏻

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Morning after pill

Had sex two nights in a row when ovulating according to my cycle app. Took morning after pill within 72 hour’s, likelihood of the pill working?!

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Birth Control

Hi!! What is everyone doing for birth control after 6 weeks? I am up in the air about what I want to do 🙃

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Arm implant birth control

Hi! I got the Nexplanon arm implant about 7 months ago. Since then, I’ve been having irregular bleeding. I had a period a week and a half ago, but then I started bleeding again 5 days ago, and it’s still going. The blood is pretty red too. Is this normal? I’m thinking about seeing my OB-GYN next week, but if anyone...

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Antisickness pills third trimester

Hello , I been prescribed Ondansetron because I have severe sickness and I am entering my third trimester. I am a bit worried as they normally don’t prescribed as it might have some side effects on the baby in the first trimester . Has anyone tried it?

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