Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

What do ya'll use down there to wash I always use feminine wash but I keep getting yeast infections on the regular I've gotten them so much my doctor has given me the pill for it to take once a week for 6 months. I have the same partner my fiance so I'm wondering is it because of the feminine wash.I heard the doctor...

Hi mommas! I have my postpartum appointment coming up and plan on getting birth control. was really considering Mirena Iud . Anyone else been on this …pros and cons?

Advice please ladies! I went back on the pill a couple of months ago at my 6 week check up. It’s the type where you take it for 3 weeks then have a week off for you period. 1st month fine and normal. This month I have NOT had sex since my last period but have missed 3/4 pills. no sign of my period at all apart fr...

Hey, will Norethisterone stop me from trying to have a baby?? Will it stop my ovulation? And chances of getting pregnant?? I’m due to go on a weekend away next weekend with my kids and family. But that’s when I’m due on my period! I’m scared to take it if it’s going to stop my body from working to have a baby? I’m ...

Hi all, looks like we've finally got the chicken pox. What are the best treatments for soothing pain and irritation? Thanks x

What is everyone doing for birth control while breastfeeding? Was given Jencycla birth control pills, but haven’t started them yet because I’m nervous. Thoughts?? Reviews??

Hello all, yesterday I had my baseline scan, she said all was good to begin treatment. I started on 2.5mg of letrozole today, and will continue to take for the next 5 days (until cd 9). I go back in next Thursday, cd 12, for my mid-cycle scan & for the trigger shot, if needed. This is my first medicated cycle and I’...

I’m 18 weeks pregnant and this is my 3rd kid I have a 1 and 2 year old also and just outta curiosity has anyone with more then one kid be asked about if you take birth control or plan to take it after or judge if you ever took birth control I get comments like that non stop wondering if anyone been through the same ...

Hi! I’m looking for OBGYN recommendations, ideally for West Hollywood area / Cedars Sinai. Thank you!

I was diagnosed this year with pcos after having my son due to my periods randomly becoming irregular.. I’ve been taking hormonal balance supplements that include insitol and a multi vitamin … I’ve been doing daily walks here and there and have cut out the amount of sugary stuff I eat .. with that being said my peri...

Is this safe to use if I have thrush in pregnancy the doctors and 111 being useless making me wait 12 hours to get a prescription

Please can anyone give me their honest experience with the copper coil? I’m on the pill atm but my body’s not agreeing with it and I’ve bled for the last 11 weeks. It’s making me foul! I’m considering the copper coil as I like the no hormones side of it but I’ve also hear horror stories about it and the fitting it p...

Hi mums, Has anyone taken escitalopram (Lexapro) when pregnant or TTC? Can I please have your experiences with it and how was your pregnancy/baby etc. My doctor thinks I should go on it (I feel fine) but I am just a bit worried about taking it if I get pregnant. I wasn't on any medication when we had our first baby ...

So I’m going on holiday on Monday and I’m due my period on the Wednesday. I’ve booked an appointment with my doctor to get the tablet that delays your period as I want to go swimming and do activities with my little one. I’ve also booked in with the nurse on the same day to get the depo injection. Will they allow th...

I have been classified as high risk. So now I will stop seeing my OB and only see the drs at Ahuja. Anyone have experience with the high risk Drs at Ahuja? Im just nervous not knowing them as well as I know my current OB... any experiences/Dr. names you're familiar with would be appreciated!

Started new cycle of letrozole first 2 days only took 2.5mg and then day 3 took 5mg then realised! What should I do? Just continue with correct dose of 5mg for next 2 days or up more? Don’t wanna lose a chance this month!

i’ve just started taking the mini pill as i’m breastfeeding and i can’t take the combined. i’ve only ever been on combined and i’d like to know what people experiences are? i’ve seen people say it clears up acne and regulates mood

I came off the combined pill at the start of january after a few months of being on it and me and my partner have been trying for a baby since, i’ve been having regular 5 day periods on the 25th of each month however completely missed mays period. i’ve been testing every week since then and even still they are comin...

Does anyone else have leucocytes in theyr urine and its fine ? Is it really fine im just wondering?Last two times i have them 🙄

Hello all, My baby is currently 7 weeks old, I’m a FTM & have never used contraception before.. what has worked for you all? I’m really nervous about the side affects, I know I can’t avoid them and that it works differently for different people but I just want to know different perspectives and experiences. Thank y...