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Jerry Newman18 said:God, this is just pure chaos...😲
I just caught up on this replay...
My dermatologist made a call and referred me straight to a gynecologist.🙄
Just cover your ears, you absolute parasite...:2up:
Jerry Newman18 says:>
I wouldn't recommend him if I were you... when I went to see him last year, he wouldn't even give me a proper exam. He refused to send me for an ovarian ultrasound, just insisted on basic blood work instead.
When I asked for a full check-up, he just grilled me about whether my kidneys, heart, or liver were okay, then basically told me I was fine.😲 😲 👎
I told myself: never again...
I don't really follow your logic on why you felt an ultrasound was necessary in the first place.
It seems like everyone on this board thinks they’re a specialist or a diagnostic expert. Honestly, at this rate, you might as well just buy your own ultrasound machine and do the scans yourself.
bluesurfer46 said:Listen, people... just show some compassion.
During what was supposed to be my most fertile window, things went sideways in the most predictable, unlucky way possible. My boyfriend and I were together, and the condom snapped. Simple as that. I headed straight out the next morning to grab the morning-after pill, making sure to take it well within that 24-hour safety net. Fast forward two nights later, we’re at it again, and—surprise, surprise—another condom fails. It isn't a joke, and it wasn't some clumsy mistake on our part; we clearly just grabbed a bad batch from a defective box. Just my luck. So, here’s the situation: can that first pill I took two days ago still protect me from this second mishap, or am I officially screwed?
I’m losing it. Someone, please. Help.
electricdriver78 said:I had a standard IUD for five years—not used for birth control, just regular prevention—but my periods were incredibly heavy the entire time. My doctor told me the device was the culprit behind the bleeding. After one particularly brutal hemorrhage about four years ago, I decided enough was enough and switched back to oral contraceptives.
Aside from that heavy bleeding, I haven't run into any other issues with the IUD. At least with this, I don't have to live in constant fear of forgetting my daily pill.
Kyle Ruiz said:Honestly, being out here in New Zealand, I’m just grateful my insurance covers everything because I always opt for private clinics—that’s where you get the best care here.🙂
As for how often one should go for checkups—unfortunately, I really ought to be going every six months, but I only manage once a year. It isn't that the doctors or the exams aren't worth it; it's just that whenever I actually stop to think about making the time... ugh.
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:I’m not sure what kind of jaundice we’re talking about regarding your acquaintance's baby, but physiological jaundice is actually pretty common in newborns. It isn't necessarily tied to how clean the environment is.
jadetinker85 said:My gynecologist retired, so my records were transferred to the guy who usually covers his shifts. I showed up this Tuesday for a routine check-up. I’d taken a break from my birth control, so I wanted a referral for some blood work. This doctor looks at me and goes, "Why do you need a referral? Birth control doesn't even affect your system, for heaven's sake..." and then he finally gave me the referral.😕
Now I have to go see my primary care physician just to get a referral for a basic CBC.
Kyle Nguyen16 said:I am incredibly satisfied with my doctor here in the States. Dr. Sarah Jenkins is just wonderful—she’s sharp, modern, and genuinely approachable. She makes herself available via cell, email, and she even maintains her own professional website. It’s rare to find that kind of accessibility. Harni Medical Clinic is just another cog in the machine. It’s like those high-end boutique fitness studios in downtown Chicago—everything looks polished, the lighting is designed to make you feel calm, and the receptionist probably has a degree in hospitality. But at the end of the day, you’re still just a patient waiting for a slot to open up. It’s efficient enough, I suppose, but don't expect any miracles or warmth that isn't part of the paid service. It’s business, plain and simple.
Honestly, I couldn’t be happier with her. Since I switched over, the check-ups haven't been an issue at all. It used to feel like I was seeing my doctor every other week, but with her, it’s just twice a year. She managed my entire pregnancy, and because of how she handles things, that whole period ended up being one of the most beautiful chapters of my life. I’d recommend her to anyone without hesitation. (Though you could always go see Christian Sanchez44 too!) 😬 )
Justin Gonzalez87 said:My doctor told me he doesn't like handing them out. He only does it when it’s absolutely necessary.
Better to just shove them into a vagina.😉
Solaris said:The incisions and stitches depend on the surgeon, but recovery is safely about a week.
Sean Grant85 said:hollowharbor12,
I appreciate how you think. It’s actually easier to get through the day once you accept the reality: we’re just a collection of biological cells, nothing more. Personally, I’m ready to call it quits because I can't see much point to any of this existence.
Sean Grant85 said:quietfox17,
So, you’re saying you’re against abortion?
Under Islamic law, preventing an embryo from implanting in the uterus isn't even considered an abortion. Pretty interesting thought.
By the way, I’m not Muslim—just a stubborn Catholic with a wildly, aggressively thick sexual history.
Casey Palmer5 said:I am really sorry you're going through this. Have you looked into an artificial disc replacement?
Or maybe even traveling to America to get the surgery done? We have some incredible specialists here who deal specifically with spinal issues, and it would definitely be more affordable.
Jacob Wilson50 said:Oh, please.
Do me a favor and actually use Google to look up terms like contraception and ovulation. 🙄
Have you seriously never heard of birth control pills affecting ovulation before???
Casey Palmer5 said:I’m not sure where you’re located, but around here, we don't really have those specific "morning-after" branded pills. Instead, people mostly rely on standard birth control, usually something like Plan B or similar brands, following a specific dosing schedule—like taking two doses a few hours apart. Basically, almost any oral contraceptive can work as emergency contraception if you hit the right dosage at the right interval.
Noah Myers8:
Justin Gonzalez87, quit hogging the seat. A pregnant woman needs to sit down. 😁😁😁
By the way, those morning-after pills usually consist of three or four contraceptive tablets—often the one-phase kind. I actually had to pick up a pack once after a condom broke, and that’s how my wife explained it to me. So yeah, they basically *are* birth control pills. They work almost exactly like standard oral contraceptives, except instead of a steady stream, you're hitting your system with a fourfold dose of hormones within a 12 to 24-hour window.
Someone feel free to set me straight if I’ve got any of this wrong.
Jacob Wilson50 said:And the worst part? They’re both absolutely right.
The morning after a heavy night out is always the same. It’s that slow, heavy realization that the party is over and you’re left staring at the ceiling, wondering where it all went wrong. Everything feels slightly off—too loud, too bright, just too much. It's like waking up in a house where someone moved all the furniture while you were sleeping; nothing sits quite right. You try to mentally reconstruct the timeline of the previous evening, but the pieces don't fit, leaving you with nothing but a dull ache and a sense of profound exhaustion. It’s the inevitable hangover of life.
a) Suppressing or essentially "delaying" ovulation—which is just another way of looking at contraception.
It’s technically possible for an egg to be implanted in the fallopian tube—essentially creating a de facto ectopic pregnancy. It isn't how things are supposed to work, but biology doesn't always follow the manual.
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:So, quietfox17 thinks any form of birth control is just a precursor to an abortion, right, quietfox17? 🙂