Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Periods and Birth Control
Asked by T.L. from Bakersfield
on May 8, 2007
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Hi. I was on the depo shot for about a year and a half- right after my son was born. We decided to stop taking it so we could be blessed with another child, God willin...
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- I was also on Depo for about 2 years after I had my son and I also have HPV. After I stop taking the shot, I had my period for 5 weeks straight. I had to start takin...
- How long have you had the bleeding? It is possible that your body is 'adjusting', but it could be something else. I would go to your OB/GYN and have a pelvic exam done...
- I have gone thru the same thing but havenever taken any form of Biirth control. It is all natural is what they have been telling me. But then I went to a secialist and...
Embarassing Question About Itch...
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2010
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I'm not sure where to go with this, but I have a personal question. I've had a "feminine" itch for the last month. 2 weeks after it started I went to the dr for my a...
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- GO to your DR get tested for all STD's including HIV.Did you get a bacterial vaginosis test?They can usually do this under the microscope if needed send off to lab
- I would say to get tested for the STD. Itching can be caused by a number of things and you are right a month is too long to go with that discomfort.
- If you know your husband cheated - yes, get tested! Don't let it go! That being said, it could be related to other things. I developed an unbearable itch in my peri...
Birth Control
Asked by L.H. from Savannah
on May 10, 2010
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Okay ladies - I need birth control ideas. Personal opinions and experiences with whatever pill or method you used.
I was on Loestrin and it made me crazy, then I wa...
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- Look into Natural Family Planning (NFP). It has really enhanced our marriage and communication. We were proponents of chemical and barrier birth control for years th...
- If Loestrin made you crazy, you probably should stay away from Mirena. I tried it and it made me nuts. After it came out (literally) twice, I still gave it a chance. T...
- I could not take any of the pills (made me sick) so my husband and I just abstain during ovulation and use yucky condoms if we have to. Read the book called "Taking C...
Embarrasing Question
Asked by D.D. from Washington DC
on July 7, 2008
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Hello Moms out there,
I have an embarrasing question. I've been experiencing discharge for the past 7 years. I was a virgin when I first met my husband (10 years ag...
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- D H, I do understand were your coming from I've had the same thing going on with me. It also started after my 1st baby who just turned six. I can go a mth and not hav...
- I applaud you for having the courage to put yourself out on limb and bring this discussion to the table. I too suffer from this and was too embarrassed to ever ask...
- Really a doctor should be answering your question.
Painful Intercourse
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on June 30, 2008
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My husband and I have been married 18 months this July. I enjoy the emotional connection we get when we have sex but the pain is almost too much. It sours all the em...
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- It might help us to know what type of pain you are talking about. Is it dull, sharp, burning, etc.
- Hi J., You may have vulvodynia or vulvar vestibulitis. I highly recommend you call the UW Women's Health Care Center. Erin Mahoney, ARNP and David Eschenbach, MD ...
- J. , I was wondering the same thing ? what are your pain symptoms ? does it hurt inside ? outside? burning ? What do you mean that you read it is a common prob...
Conceiving with a Virus
Asked by M.B. from New York
on August 10, 2008
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Hi,
We are hoping to start trying for another baby as soon as possible. In fact, for the past 3 months, I've been trying to track my cycle in order to find when I ov...
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- M. - good luck! I can't see why your husband shouldn't be able to conceive, even with the virus. Just one word of unsolicited advice, should you need it next month...
- HI M.... a simple cold should be no problem. In fact, my first son was conceived when my husband was feeling awful!! I was ovulating so I said, "C'mon..we have to try...
- Hi M.- Having a cold/virus is not a problem, although it could be hardest on you having to be patient while be feels miserable. With regard to knowing when you ovu...
Teen Neighbor Pregnant? Maybe -Maybe Not?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on October 3, 2006
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Ok I have a neighbor who is 14. Yes I know very young! I am like a mentor or big sister to her. Her family life stinks, mom is out of the picture. Dad is pretty much a...
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- B., Along with health issues and weight concerns, stress can cause a period to be very irregular, as can illness. Plus, when I was 13-15, I only got my period two or...
- I have no answers, but this is very interesting, please keep us all up to date on what you find out.
- I agree with the blood test thing ... I always thought that if a Preg. test was wrong it would only be wrong in the first few days since it looks for the preg hormone ...
Miscarriage
Asked by M.C. from Seattle
on October 9, 2009
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I've had a miscarrige about 3 years ago...after that happend the doctor had just told me to wait at leat 3 months berfore i got pregnant again for i can let my body re...
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- Just pray and the lord will move!!
- You have a 25% chance of getting pregnant each month. The average amount of time it takes for most people trying to conceive is 6 months. You are only fertile about 5...
- First let me say that I am sorry for what you have been through! If your miscarriage was within the first trimester and a single occurrence (no history of miscarria...
I Cant Get Pregnant!
Asked by P.I. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am 26 and have a beautiful 4yr old daughter. My issue is that ive been off ANY birthcontrol pill since i had my daughter. I was using condoms but now that ...
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- I just found this book called "Take Control of Your Fertility" and it's very helpful in describing how to get pregnant. It is very detailed about things to help ident...
- it took me over a year with my second. i started using the ovulation kits from cost-co and i was prego in 6 weeks. good luck
- Check your hcg levels and others: thyroid, estrogen... you can have a period and not ovulate, your pituitary gland can shut down. Mine did, I was considered under weig...
Husband Had an Affair...
Asked by C.B. from St. Louis
on November 29, 2008
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This is a tough one... and when you read this you will probably think I am crazy for even considering working on my marriage, but I love my husband and believe in the ...
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- I'm so sorry you are going throuhg this, it sucks, plain and simple. I admire you for trying to forgive and forget, but that is going to be very difficult. I would b...
- I can only imagine how devastating this is for you. This kind of stuff happens in nightmares. I am very sorry you have to go through this. I know you love your husb...
- C., I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. The pain of your husband's betrayal must be so awful...for you and your children. I really don't have an...
