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Anyone using BF as contraception?

I’m wondering how it works! I’ve read a lot on it but I don’t feel like anything’s straight forward with breastfeeding😩🤣 it’s like “you can do this but you can’t”🤣 I ebf my little boy who’s now 18 month old I fell pregnant with my little girl when my little boy was 7 months old and I read that it can be used as a…

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Xonvea ??

I’m currently on xonvea 4x a day and Cyclazine. I was on steroids in my previous Hg pregnancy is it any good it’s seems to be working has anyone experienced where it stops working? I feel like I’m trying to run before I can walk??

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Have you used these?

Obviously this app is for TTC but I’m sure we all have questions on period products! Has anyone used these? With everyone going on with tampons I don’t feel comfortable using them again but pads get uncomfortable.. please tell me your experience!!

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Low Progestrone

Anyone with low progesterone and was put on a supplemental dose? I have PCOS, I’d love to hear others numbers and experiences. Praying that this is a sticky baby. 💕

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Birth control

What’s the safest birth control for woman 30 and up ? What has worked best for you ?

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Circumsition.

My lil man got Circumcised today , new experience for me. Papas okay the first few hours were out of this world for me but he’s settled now. I’ve seen posts saying people put Vaseline in his nappy I was told not to why’s everyone else different?

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Cross posted - Fairfax obgyn recommendation?

I’m 15 weeks pregnant and likely need a new obgyn for a variety of different reasons. Could someone provide a recommendation for someone that operates within the Inova hospital system, please? I’d love if you are able to share your personal experiences. I’m in the Fairfax area and prefer someone in Fairfax, for deli...

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Clomid

Hello everyone..i have a question..last month i used clomid only one pill after my periods finished..i didnt know that we have to use clomid while u r having a period..from 2nd day till 6th day of ur period..i took One Medicine of clomid and then i stopped taking it..after that i got watery discharge till 5 or 6 day...

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Best contraception

I have only used condoms and cycle tracking previously

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Birth control

Hi all I'm wondering if any of you have tried natural cycles app as a form of birth control. I'm considering purchasing a subscription and an oara ring to best track basal temps but wanted to hear some opinions. I have had a lot of problems with hormonal birth control both mentally and physically and am looking for ...

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Sex 3 days after depo shot due ...

Hi all. So I've just realised should of had my depo shot redone on the 24th and I've had sex last night as completely forgot all about it as it's been a chaotic stressful couple weeks and completely slipped my mind till half hour ago and now panicking. Obviously will call Dr's when open to book to have it done but ...

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Merina iud

Has anyone else gotten this birth control and what’s your experience

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What to do if dr wont refer you? (Canada)

I asked my family dr to have a gynaecologist referral to check if all is well before trying and even suggested the ob gyn i wanted. He didnt let me! He said that ob gym was picky and wont see everyone? And he said there has to be an issue or pregnancy for me to be refered? And no way am i going to let me check me do...

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What to do if dr does not refer you to the ob-gyn you asked for?

I live in canada and i wanted to request a preconception exam before trying and my family dr wouldn't refer me. I even requested one i found near me and he said 1) i have to be pregnant or have issues first 2) the ob gyn i requested is picky and does not accept everyone?? Like wtf??? How can a ob gym be picky? On th...

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I need some non judgmental advice

I keep getting either thrush or BV and it’s when I wash my underwear with soap powder. Or if I put bubble bath in the bath and I’m not sure whyyyyyy. Literally EVERYTHING!!! Triggers it. Even semen and I don’t know why. Im fed up of taking treatment for it. Does anyone on here have any tips on why I maybe getting i...

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Cyclogest

I am having to take cyclogest 3 times a day following an FET. This time round the NHS nurse said studies have found vaginally is absorbed better than rectally and for the morning and afternoon I should insert vaginally. Is there a knack to this, I insert it as far as my finger will go, before I have even taken toile...

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Anyone ever got pregnant on the mini pill?

Not had my period yet and Im bricking it! I don’t want anymore children 😢

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Toilet troubles

38w3days. Anyone else pooping so much more than they normally do? It won’t stop and it’s not normal consistency. 😭 I’ve been spending more time on the toilet than I have doing anything else

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Boy mums - does yours play with his foreskin?

Worried he'll do himself damage!

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Contraception

What contraception are people choosing? I have my call about it on Wednesday and I have no idea what to do. I had a pill in the past and had to stop because it really messed my periods up so don’t fancy going back on that 😅 I’m also breast feeding so not sure if I am limited to what I can choose 😭

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