Menopause

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Heavier periods post partum

My periods seem to be heavier post partum - anyone else?

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How are you coping with menopause

Hi ladies ,I'm just new to the group 5 years ago I started experiencing menopause signs I was 32 by that time went to the doctors did scans and tests they said its too early for menopause now I'm 37years old been 4years since I last had my menses ,I'm still on the waiting list to see a specialist but how do I deal w...

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PP day 8 - crying a lot

Im PP day 8 and my LO is cluster feeding around the clock. I’m exhausted and feel like I’ve been crying all day. Does the hormone drop get worse around now? Anyone else feeling this?

Incognito
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Luteal phase

How long is everyone’s luteal phase? Mine seems long and I don’t how normal that is?

Incognito
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Mirena IUS

Anyone else experience intense emotional symptoms after Mirena (or other hormonal IUS) fitting? Please comment how long it lasted etc.

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Chemical

How did people’s periods go back after a chemical? Did you find that your cycle and period was later the next month or you went back to normal

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Anyone else breaking out?

Lately I’ve been started to break out so much more… I have small breakouts popping up on my cheeks. One will go away and then another pops up elsewhere 😫 I’m having a baby girl so I’m thinking maybe because estrogen and progesterone levels are peaking? Idk 😭

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Soooo horny

Hey gorgeous ladies x Anyone else really want to explore get stuck in with no strings x

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Increasing HRT?

Hi ladies, I’m in a dilemma on whether to increase my HRT and would love some advice. I’ve got a horrible taste in my mouth, a tight chest and seem to fly off in a rage into some crazy woman which has slowly kicked in over the last few weeks. None of these were symptoms I’d experienced before going on HRT so I coul...

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Blurry vision

Anyone experiencing blurry vision at the moment? I have glasses but it is not helping. Going to see opticians on Saturday to double check everything is ok but wanted to ask if this is due to my hrt? Thanks.

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Sertaline !!

Anyone that takes Sertaline notice that they are constantly hot and sweating? Been on them for about a month now.

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Peri-menopause

I’m 31 and have had some odd symptoms & periods have been off over the past few months. After doing some research it’s looking possible to be perimenopause. What do I do? Do I go to the gp or straight to my gynaecologist (under his care due to endo, pcos and previous cervical cancer) Any advice from ladies who have...

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Severe weight gain

I am gaining 5-8 lbs a month. Has anyone here tried ozempic? Pros/cons please

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Can anyone see this line?

I’m 11dpo and cycle day 26. My periods have been all over since having my 2 children so my period could be anything between 26-31 days.

Incognito
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2nd period

Has anyone second period been delayed? I usually track my cycle and my app is telling me I’m on day 34 and my period is 4 days late. Assuming my body still resetting after birth….?

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Anyone struggling with mood swings??

Hormones and mood swings are little full on at the moment... Lol! Anyone else? Any advice to deal with them??

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