Sexually Transmitted Diseases
76 articles
Thinking of Getting the IUD
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on February 9, 2009
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Hi. Just want some advice on anyone who has had an IUD. I am 26 years old with a 6 1/2 year old and an almost 16 month old. My husband and I do not want more children ...
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- Pills and hormones make me moody and unhappy, so i tried everything else. I think IUD is a great option if you adapt - but i tried and it hurt me a lot, so i had to ta...
- I am 31 w/ a 6 year old and a 2 year old & have had an IUD for about a year and I love it. I have the one called Mirena. Keep in mind this one has hormones & I haven't...
- Hi J., I read all the responses and since I seem to beat them all by timeframe, I thought I give you my 2 cents also. To quote what someone else said, " I love, lov...
Am I a Hypocrit?
Asked by D.B. from Boston
on December 3, 2010
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Here's the situation. Today I found out that my daughter and her boyfriend had sex in our house. I knew that they have been having sex but I had told her not to do it ...
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- The largest problem is the legality issue due to their ages. It is good that they have protection, and I guess if the young mans parents know what is going on and ...
- We have a 14 year old boy living with us. I would not trust him to be responsible. I think you should tell your daughter to find an older, more mature boyfriend if you...
- No, it's not illegal until she is 18. And I have to say, don't judge them unless you know them. Perhaps this 14 yr old is more mature than most? I think if they had ...
AFP Testing
Asked by C.B. from Albany
on July 1, 2008
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Just a quick question...I am 13 weeks pregnant so, close to the time that I need to have the AFP testing done. I had it done for my first two but, when speaking to my...
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- hi C., this is a very tough issue. it really depends on the kind of person you are, only you and your husband know, and even then, its hard to know beforehand what you...
- I think that testing is a good idea so that you can prepare and educate yourself should there be an issue. I would not term a pregnancy based on Downs or something el...
- I opted not to have the AFP or any other testing even though I was an "older" Mom (I was 37 and 39 when my kids were born). I wasn't going to do anything with the inf...
Not Happy with My Pregnancy.
Asked by B.F. from San Antonio
on May 3, 2010
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I am almost 17 weeks pregnant with my 3rd boy and I feel very unhappy, sick of the idea of having a 3rd boy and depressed. I have seen the doctor about this but it has...
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- I strongly suggest you see a new dr, your feelings are out of balance. While it can be hard to take not getting the gender you want, considering abortion when you alr...
- Have you discussed this with your husband? HOw does he feel about the whole situation? I am also pro choice and feel that you need to weigh all your options and do w...
- It seems to me that you are most likely suffering from severe depression. I am sorry that some of the mothers who were not able to see that because they felt so strong...
Sex Talk!!! 10 Years Old to Young?
Asked by M.K. from Detroit
on July 8, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter recently asked me where babies come from, not knowing what to say I changed the direction of the conversation giving very little info. She was...
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- My 9yo is already having the hormonal mood swings so no, it's not too soon! We haven't had the whole 'talk' yet, but we have talked about the chemicals in her body ca...
- Hi M., Age 10 is not too young to start discussing sex and puberty--my youngest daughter had her first period at age 10!!!! If you haven't already discussed pubert...
- I have a daughter who is 13 now, but I had the talk with her at 9 years of age. Kids hear so much about sex from outside the home that it is important for parents to ...
Newborn Sleeping / SIDS / Shots
Asked by D.A. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2008
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My son is 4 weeks old and in order for him to sleep more than a hour he has to feel me next to him. I place him in the boppy next to me in bed if Im real tired or I wi...
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- Since your son will be going in for his shots anyway, talk to the pediatrician about your fears. He/she can probably reassure you and offer some suggestions that migh...
- There are a couple of things I can think of. - First of all, it is impossible to spoil a month-old baby. - Second, if you want to do it, there are safe way...
- I think they are going overboard with worrying new parents about SIDS today. We were freaked out as well. I know it is a real concern, but a stressed out mommy is no...
