Community Posts, Tips & Support on Women's Health

Hi mamas! What birth control are you all using? I’m 4 months PP and got the Paragard copper IUD in March because I really didn’t wanna get anything with hormones. I had a small period, very light and short period in April but this month is the period from HELL. I’m bleeding through super tampons within like 2 hours....

Iv recently gone back onto the pill but I’m finding it hard to remember to take it and when I do take it I feel like my body isn’t getting along with it at all I keep thinking about natural cycles but I find it all very confusing🤦🏻‍♀️ my little boy is nearly 1 and we want to wait a few years before we try for…

I’m 16 weeks and 2 days I just got approved for Medicaid and need a trusting obgyn/ doctor. Any suggestions on where to turn to? I want to deliver at Emory as well

Equivalent to like erection pills for men?

Ive decided im going to try the IUD after I have my baby. Anyone ever have these and have recommendations and/or advice on which kind of IUD to get? How did it affect your periods and acne and also any other side effects?

So I’ve been on the pill for a few days now and had on and off bleeding from it. Ik that’s a side effect but it’s annoying 😅😅what’s people’s experiences on the pill so ik what to expect x

I have had the Nexplanon birth control for about a year and I’ve only gotten my period twice. Usually they’re short or they last a normal amount of time but this time I’ve had it for two weeks and it doesn’t seem to be fading? Is this normal??

Today when the dr did his courtesy knock my husband was like “let me at least get my pants back on” 🙃 lmao luckily my dr does have a good sense of humor.

I've been dreading this appointment for the past week! I hate seeing him cry and in pain, appointment is in 1 hour, what can I do to make it easier?

My husband and I had a accident the other night and I’m 3 months pp I took a plan b a few hours later but I’m wondering since I don’t get my period or on bc yet I’m going to get my shot in a few days should I still get the bc and still test later on to make sure ?

Anyone on birth control any time especially the depo? I don’t remember the depo working (no period) immediately after the first shot. So now I’m worried I could be pregnant but took a test and says negative. However, my first time on depo it took about half a year for no period. Is it normal for it to work immedia...

How do you guys feel about going on the pill I’m gonna be starting soon I’ve been debating tho. I’d rather not but I just started seeing someone and just think it would be wise. I get paranoid about not ovulating anymore bc it’s natural and normal I get scared it’s gonna mess me up

im pregnant and i need to know if anal douching is safe? ive already done it but google isnt clear about what sort of douching is safe im worried ive caused harm to baby

I was thinking of getting the iud because the pill doesn’t work for me (makes me sick) and we do not use condoms when we definitely should be. Thoughts on hormonal iud and copper? I was thinking of getting the hormonal iud but i’m scared of gaining weight or other issues that can come with it. All forms of birth con...

Hello, has anyone taken the Olly prenatals instead of Dr prescribed? I been taken Olly's prenatals. They're easier on the stomach. Also am concerned if Olly has enough of what baby needs to be healthy.

Has anyone been put on weight loss tablets and it worked? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and want to discuss weight loss prescription, but not sure which ones are good OR even if they’d let me or not I’ve had 2 babies in 2 years (not having more), I’m 16 stone, stomach is still very young, weights not going...

So there could be a potential that i may have pcos and endo my doctor said she wants to put me on contraceptive to help regulate my period but ive had this irregular cycle for years or so. And because also i have had cramps for nearly two weeks off and on not severe but like contractions like it feels like period c...

Anyone else go for a wee then 5-10 minutes later find they’ve wet themselves a little again? Excuse the pun but it is pissing me off! 😂 The underwear I am going through is ridiculous.

I am 15 weeks and even after being sore somehow my body still wants it. Not sure what to do

Hi, I am 11dp5dft and live been inserting my pessaries vaginally every am and pm for a few weeks with no issues. I just inserted my pm dose and for some reason it kept pushing back out no matter how far up I push it! Really worried, not sure why it keeps pushing back out. I can't call my nurse advise line as they'r...