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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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How to treat UTI

I’m 29+2 weeks pregnant and I just got told I have a urine infection again. I have no symptoms and I go toilet normally as usual. I hate taking antibiotics they are so big and keeps getting stuck in my throat. I have to take for 14 days. I’m really upset because I don’t understand how I can have a UTI again. I do no...

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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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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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IUD Birth Control

I just had my baby May 4th and I already told my OBGYN that I wanted the IUD for birth control so I’m trying to prepare myself for it. Some say it’s painful, some say it’s a little pinch but I’m trying to prepare just in case. What can I do to help me either prepare for the pain or cope with it after getting it inse...

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What form of birth control is everyone on?

I haven’t been on birth control since I was 15, I know there are a lot of side effects which puts me off being on it but I don’t want to be pregnant or even risk it. ( although my partner would love another one 😂) so what’s the best contraception? That won’t change my mood drastically?

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Primrose Oil Tablets

What do you all think of primrose oil tablets? If you took them, did you insert vaginally? When did you start and did you go into labor early? How was your experience overall? Thank you!

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Birth Control

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....

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Contraception

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…

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Healthcare provider suggestions

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

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Iud

So I have my iud removed on the 3 and had my monthly before I have it removed but now I am just spotting now DID ANYONE HAVE THAT HAPPENED TO YOU

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D&C

Has anyone had a D&C for removal uterine polyps before (or just in general)? My doctor recommends I have one for heavy bleeding during periods and breakthrough bleeding every month and I’m nervous about having it done.

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Is it haram for women to take something to increase libido ?

Equivalent to like erection pills for men?

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Copper or Hormonal IUD?

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?

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The pill

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

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