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Has anyone done that? Even anal

Anyone find out they have low PPAP-A and been prescribed aspirin daily? I've just read it on my badger notes, and not really sure what to think of it, or how bad it is. Surely the midwife would have called if really bad, right?

Are any of you taking supplemental progesterone for age related reasons? Is it something you just have to take temporarily or forever?

Hi lovely mums, Is there anyone here who used or still using the copper coil as a contraception? I have a son who is 2 months old now and I need to go back on contraception.I always used the vaginal ring.My GP advise me not to used that anymore because my epilepsy medication can interact with that. Happy to hear a...

Does anyone know how long after stopping the pill you are fertile? I finished my withdrawal bleed a few days ago and not sure if i will have to wait till next month when I have an actual period to ovulate or not?

i’ve been itching down there for a few days, it started off mild but today it’s so much worse! i don’t think it’s a yeast infection bc i haven’t had any weird discharge, there’s no redness or swelling it’s just itchy. been taking probiotics but idk if it’s helping. it’s driving me crazy pls help 😭

Has anyone tried reusable sanitary pads? I’m so sensitive to everything post baby, feel like my skin is reacting with disposable pads x

Gross question but do you have toilet brushes out? We got rid of ours when our little one was on the move but how do you clean the toilet after a number 2?!

I got on a new birth control and I have no idea how to take it because it has two different pills can anyone help

My mum says she got pregnant on her period but online everything says it’s literally impossible. I didn’t mean to miss my pills, my daughter just started going through terrible twos and we were on holiday for 4 days with my family. She wouldn’t sleep, she didn’t want to get dressed, didn’t want her nappy changed, di...

What contraceptives are you ladies using? I’m on an implant and the combined pill because I’m trying to control really heavy periods but it doesn’t seem to be working. Drs have mentioned the coil but I just don’t like the idea of that. Anyone had any experiences with the coil?

I’m due to get the hormonal coil fitted at the end of this month and I’m so nervous about getting it. Please can people share their experiences and advice with getting it fitted and afterwards ☺️

Hi all, just want to double check in the UK you have to pay for anti-depressants prescription and it’s not free like contraception? I remember it used to be free a few years ago so was shocked to get charged today.

Has anyone ever been prescribed citalopram? What are your experiences?

Okay i’m supposed to get my birth control shot tomorrow. And i dont know if I should or shouldnt. From what I’m reading it takes on average a year to get pregnant after coming off but could take up to 18 months to even regulate my cycle again. What was your experience with this??? We definitely want more kids. He wa...

Best form of contraception? Have only taken the pill before.

Has anyone ever taken norethisterone to delay a period for holiday? If so were there any bad side effects?

If you took the birth control shot(depo) for over a year, how long did it take you to get pregnant afterwards? Did anyone get pregnant while on it?

I got the IUD placed on 2 years ago and I notice that my hormones and body change drastically. I had a baby in 2021 and I was able to lose all baby fat . But after gotten the IUD I’ve gained almost 30 lbs and I’ve been so sad . It took me so long to get used to the IUD . I cramp almost all month after my period I sp...

Had the implant back for about a month now. Before I got pregnant n had it my periods stopped completely since having my baby I’ve had a period 2 weeks straight with it in. Is this normal?