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Birth control

I had my 6 week pp check yesterday and I got cleared and accepted birth control but I’m very nervous about taking them. The last time I had birth control I had the implant and had really bad depression and anxiety. And I’m also worried that I might not want another child. I just think I’m mostly worried about my mental health on birth control.

Birth control

What birth control is everyone on? I’m nearly 4 months postpartum and I’m thinking of what to get. I’ve never been on any contraception before. I’m thinking about the coil or the implant.

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You should always be wiping after every diaper change not sure why it’s even a debate and at least some type of ointment!

Coil contraception opinions..

I’ve recently gone on the mini pill and ever since I’ve had a non stop period (currently on day 53)
I spoke to my doctor today who recommended to coil instead of the other pill due to my migraines.
I’ve never spoke to someone about the coil and don’t know a lot about and google is giving very mixed reviews.
I have two children and am not planning to have any in the future but don’t want to eliminate it altogether as me and my partner are still young and our minds could change.
Anything would be helpful
Thank you x

Depo injection

Does anyone been on the depo injection? Does it make u have heavy periods? Was on the pill but then bleed for 7 months after

Fuild retention post delivery any one ?

Whole body is swollen and my gynac said it’s fuild retention. How long will it take to flush out

Copper IUD

Hello, I been on the copper iud for almost 3 months now and I’ve gained 20lbs and I’m having constant bv… I was told that the copper IUD has no hormones and it wouldnt cause weight gain but there’s no reason for the sudden weight gain.. anyone else have this problem?

BIRTH CONTROL

Any ever used Natural Cycles before or at the moment? I can't cope with the implant anymore. Struggling it's impacting on my mental health and researching on non-hormonal options.

Coming off Xonvea

I’m 22 weeks pregnant and have been taking Xonvea for most of that time! I decided to try and come off it but not sure the best way to.

Any experiences anyone can share?

I reduced to one a while ago, and last night, chose not to take a tablet. I’ve been okay today but quite nauseous tonight after dinner.

Would you recommend sticking with it and it’ll be better sooner, or should I alternate one every other day for a while?

Thanks in advance!

IBUPROFEN BLOCKS OVULATION

FYI ladies, taking ibuprofen decreases the chance of ovulation by 75% if taken mid cycle. So if you’ve been taking it for aches and also not been succesfull ttc be mindful x

Taking a low dose once long before ovulation is expected - it might only delay ovulation by day or few days, but if taken more it will likely cause antiovulatory cycle

I was washing my 4 year old’s penis and when I rolled back the foreskin to clean inside there were some white things, what is it?

Is it an infection?
It was sort of clotted. I was able to wash it off so I don’t know if taking him to the doctors would be worth it as it’s gone.
Also I’ve taught him to use a tissue to clean drips after peeing so could it be tissue he didn’t clean properly? Only reason I don’t think it’s tissue is because it wouldn’t have entered that far back I think
Has anyone else found this when washing their boy?

Libido

Almost 6 months pp and no sex drive whatsoever ...
Has anybody been to the GP? Perhaps there's something they can prescribe ? Not sure if that can work with breastfeeding ...

implant

what’s everyone’s experience on the implant?
i’m worried i’ll gain weight or my bleeding will continue to be irregular and won’t change
i’m on the pill atm

PP Periods

OH MY DAYS! I am having ANOTHER period!! This is so annoying. I've now had 4 periods since February and had 6 weeks of lochia before that. I'm also on the mini pill - however, was prescribed a completely different pill to what I used to have previously, so I'm wondering if this is why?! Is anyone else the same and having quite a few periods? Grrrr.... 🙃

Missed pill

I am on the mini pill, a few weeks ago I missed taking it the Thursday and Friday as I had lost it🫣 and then when found again I took it the Saturday but had unprotected sex that day, has anyone fallen pregnant this soon from not taking the pill is it even possible? I have a one year old already and have started feeling similar signs to when I did with them but haven’t tested yet as I don’t know if it’s all in my head

Combined pill since having a baby - side effects?

Looking for some advice please 🙏

Has anyone been on the combined pill and had heart palpitations a lot? I started the pill about 1.5 months ago and quite regularly through the day my heart feels like it’s trying to jump out my chest. It’s quite unsettling.

I’ve had a google and saw it can be a normal reaction due to an increase in blood pressure and hormones, but if you experienced the same, did it get better over time or less noticeable?

What is wrong with me

I’m so scared to fall pregnant again, I’m waiting a app to get on the pill as I have a lot of health issues which make it hard
But I had sex last night which was when I was ovulating ( Flo app said high change of pregnancy) but we used a condom and it didn’t come off and we didn’t have any inserting without
What’s the chances I’ll be pregnant maybe stupid but I’m really panicking annoying.

Your tubes tied

Does having your tubes tied effect your period or what does it effect?

Copper coil vs mirena

I had a GP appointment this morning and discussed contraception. I used yo be on the pill before the kids and are now only using condoms. I told him I've been thinking of the copper coil as I don'twant to have a hormonal contraceptive. He told me not to choose that one and to choose the mirena coil instead so I wouldn't have any periods.

I don't know why, but having a man telling me to go for a hormonal option pissed me off 🤣

I would love to hear pro and cons for both and which one you've preferred?

Contraception

Approaching my 6 week check up with the GP. Just wondering what contraception others opted for postpartum. After my last child I never went on to any contraception but this time I am planning to. I hear so many pros and cons surrounding each choice. I’d just like to get others experiences x