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Aptamil

Is anyone else using aptamil and its not dissolving properly?

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PCOS

Hi I have PCOS and was diagnosed when I was around 14, I used to have super heavy but regular periods until I was around 18 then they were so irregular and now I don’t have them at all unless I take medication to induce one. I have tried maca root and inositol also metformin and nothing works. Does anyone have any a...

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Birthcontrol injection

Please tell me your experiences with the birth control (depo) injection? Does it work? Does it hurt? Did it cause you to get pregnant a second time? What are the side effects of taking the depo (birth control injection? Thank you in advance to anyone who replies. X

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Intimacy post partum

As anyone else found that intimancy pp has been difficult? Its not only uncomfortable for me still (21 week pp) but also im just nakered. My partners struggling and i feel like he dosent understand how tired i am, and now were falling out over everything. I've always had a low sex drive and I have spoke to the nurse...

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Obgyn

Hey ladies! Does anyone have an obgyn you would recommend in Tyler? I am new to the area but I need to find one. Thanks in advance?

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Copper coil contrraception

What’s your thoughts on copper coil contraception? (Due to high risk of cancer I’m not able to have any hormonal one , do you recommend or not ? )

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GBS

Has anyone else been told they have got GBS the doctor didn’t really explain it to me just said I will need iv antibiotics whilst I’m in labour

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GBS

So I’ve been told I have got GBS and I will need antibiotics once I’m in labour Doctor didn’t really explain anything else about it has anyone had this and can explain please

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Weak Bladder Soluations?

As the title says, I have a super weak Bladder and it's causing me problems to the point I'll have infections from it. What's everyone's solutions for this? Regular period pads, special underwear, or something else? I'm so embarrassed when I'm at work and I have wet underwear at the beginning of the work day 😞…

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Questions to ask

I have My initial consult with a clinic in a week and a half, what questions should I ask? I’m trying to be as prepared as possible.

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What’s your thoughts on copper coil contraception?

(Due to risks of cancer I can’t use hormonal contraception, looking for alternative)

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Aptamil pepti stock..

I put in a prescription for 4 tins of aptamil pepti last week. I picked up 1 tin on Saturday and they said the rest should be in today. I’ve rang them and they have only had another 2 tins delivered. They said the final tin should be in in the next few days. Is this the case for anyone else? Is it likely to just b...

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Birth control

Before getting pregnant I have never been on birth control. I started after my baby was born. He’s about to be 6 months. I first tried out the mini pill then switched to lo Loestrin. I have been having the worst mood swings and anxiety. It’s really hard to control any of my emotions. I have looked at the other optio...

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Mammassss helllpp😭😭(stinky underarms at church)

Okay so this is such an embarrassing thing for me…I am the type of woman that loves to keep clean and smell nice and look nice right? So today before church I worked out in my living room and took my dog and son out for a run up and down a hill and came back home to start getting ready…my plan was to give my son a b...

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hygiene question

hey mamas. i never had a mom or mother figure in my life growing up. it’s always just been me and my dad. i never learned how to wash properly down there if ya know what i mean. i know you don’t wash like inside its self cleansing but what and how do you clean like your lips/vulva/anus ? i’ve just been using body wa...

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OBGYN

Hello! Does anyone have an OBGYN recommendation in NYC? Would appreciate any recommendations, didn’t have the best experience with the one I found and I am looking for another one! Thank you.

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Coil

Good Evening 👋🏼 Those of you who have had the coil fitted since having your LO, mainly the hormonal one (but I’m all ears on the copper coil too) I’m just wondering if you’ve had any side affects at all? I had the hormonal coil fitted on the 30th April, I had to go with the hormonal one as I have really heavy…

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UTI

What were your symptoms and did the GP test for it? I’m a big stingy when I use the toilet so not sure if UTI or if it’s just being 39 weeks pregnant. I don’t want them to prescribe anything without testing first as I don’t want to take anything necessarily

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First period

I am 3.5 months PP and just recently got my period. It’s lasted for 2.5 weeks. Should I be concerned? I had a c section in May and got birth control (Nexplanon) put in my arm the last week of July. Idk if either of these things connect or something could be wrong.

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norethisterone

So I took these tablets to make sure I start my period …i took these three times a day for 7 days like I was told. The clinic said I should be on my period today ……..😬 no period !! Don’t think it’s coming soon either ….i will give it till tomorrow they should a ring up ….or just wait till it comes ….i have PCOS so…

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