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Contraception Implant

I just had the implant done today. Did people have positive experiences with it? 🥲🤣

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Does plan b delay your cycle

I am having the normal symptoms of my cycle coming, my breast are tender as usual, which is a tell tell sign that it's on the way, but my period tracker says I'm 6 days late. I took the plan b last month. I feel like it's the plan b that's throwing everything off because I'm always very regular. Anyone ever experien...

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What does this mean?

It's from inside a clearblue digital what does it mean I took one about 2 mornings ago and it come up not pregnant so I opened it up as you do lol🤣🤣 and there were 2 lines there does it mean I am or not I don't know what it means??

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Contraception

I've got my appointment tomorrow to go onto contraception as im 6 weeks pp, but i still have no clue which to pick 😫. Ideally, I wouldn't want to be on any because i hate the hormones and side effects such as weight gain and terrible moods, but i do need to pick one. I was on the patch for over 7 years and tbh it…

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Smear tests / hpv

Recently had my smear the results took a while to come back but I had my letter saying I’ve got HPV. I’m so confused !!! I’ve got to have another smear in a year . Who’s had this ? And what happened ? They said there’s nothing they can do other than to re test but apparently it’s caught from sex it just sounds so di...

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Ob/GYN Recommendations

Hi ladies! I just found out I'm pregnant at 7 months postpartum and I am trying to see if I can find an OB/GYN in Virginia. My husband is working in Boydton, VA and I am considering moving over there with him. With our baby and the one on the way I just don't want him to miss out on any of it. If you all have an OB/...

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When to start letrazole?

Hey ladies! Stating my first wound of letrozole and not sure when to start it? Cycle day 1 today, I’ve seen some people start day 2 and some say 3? Not sure what to do?xx

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Contraception

What type of contraception are people on? I currently take the mini pill but feel it’s effecting my hormone levels too much. I’d love not to take any contraception but we’re not quite ready for baby no. 2 yet so I’m not sure I feel safe on nothing. I’ve only ever taken the pill or had the implant so just wondering...

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Northesterine

Has anyone taken all 3 tablets in one go and it still stopped your period?

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PP period

Hey girls, I’m now 7 weeks pp and just come on my period. I’m waiting for my postnatal check up which is in a weeks time but am I allowed to use tampons again?? Sorry if it’s a stupid question!😌

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Will antibiotics unclog mastitis blockage?

Sorry, another mastitis question. I’ve been really ill and bed bound the last couple of days with mastitis. I’m now on antibiotics, does anyone know if that will unclog the blockage, or will that just clear up the infection and I still need to unclog it myself? I can’t find anything online, and I’m struggling with m...

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Best contraception

Hi Ladies, I’m looking for the best contraception. One that doesn’t have a huge effect on fertility long term. I already have two children, aged 3 and 2 and would like another but our situation is just not the right time for different factors so I still want a chance in the future to have another. I know there are...

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depo

has anyone else gotten the depo shot? how long did your period last after the first shot? i’m dying over here 🫠🫠

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Birth control

Is pulling out birth control? I hate birth control and I want more kids so I haven't pushed my hubby to get a vasectomy. Does anyone use apps to track their period and had success not getting pregnant?

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Low-Dose Aspirin

Hey, does anybody know when to stop taking low dose aspirin for low-Papp A? I'm sure I was originally told at 36 weeks, but a midwife said take it continuously until delivery. Any ideas? Thanks ☺️

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Messed up!!

Information overload got the better of me! Accidentally took first round of letrozole for 10 days instead of 5🤦🏻‍♀️😭 clinics receptionist told me I’ve messed everything up, that there’s no point in me having any blood tests done now and I’ve just got to wait and see if I get a period again. 3 weeks I have to wait…

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Low PAPP-A

Been told to take aspirin but what are the risks everything I’m reading is very conflicting

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Birth control

I’m having 2under 2 soon I need to know the best birth control options. What’s your favorite? What are the pros /cons?

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Birth control Implant

Hey mamas has anyone ever had the arm implant? If so when you first got it did that area itch for you or get irritated? Mine has been itching a lot lately and I get nervous itching it or touching the area it’s in!

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Has anyone recently started progesterone after an MC?

Hi ladies Has anyone recently started progesterone after an MC? How are you finding it and when did you start?

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