Women's health

Hi all, After our first child, I had to leave the job and became a housewife. It is ok as my husband can provide us with all necessary. Love him for that. However, the long days at home are boring. Of course, I have a lot of different household chores. As a result, I’m tired close to the night. So, a half of a year ago, I started drinking a glass of wine from time-to-time. Later, it was more often. Now, I drink every night and some days up to 1 bottle. I believe that I’ve become addicted to alcohol. I already started looking for a treatment. For example, I consider now a women-only rehab https://addictionresource.com/drug-rehab/women-only/. I didn’t know about such before. I think that it can help. The problem now is that my husband doesn’t know about my addiction. He wakes up early and came back home late at night. I don’t know what to do and what is right. Maybe someone experienced a similar problem? Would be grateful for any advice.

Can I still get pregnant if I had my tubes tied?

I’m 12DPO with 3 bfp’s and looking for insight… so happy and feeling good!

My last period was Jan 12. I haven’t started yet but I spotted on Feb 20th for like 5 min. Then again the same thing on the 22nd and 25th. Pregnancy test came up negative. Anyone know what’s going on?

Since reducing stress and practicing self-care can definitely make us healthier, I want to ask other Moms to share their strategies for incorporating self-care into their lives. My husband is a PhD student with a measly stipend so now that we have our son, we live on a pretty tight budget. I have found that a lot of the things I used to do for myself to relax and invest in my own well-being (like occasional pedicures, face creams, nice shampoos, etc.) have gone by the wayside in an effort to funnel our money to more necessary things. I also struggle with finding the time (and energy!) to fit regular exercise into my days. I know that if I find the time to exercise and get back in the habit of taking care of myself a little more (not to mention trying to get into bed earlier every night), that I will be a more balanced mom and wife….but it’s so hard! Please share your tips, advice, favorite products, etc. with me!

So if you have done any fertility treatment you will know what FSH is – mine is 84. Hot flashes galore. I’m too young to be in menopause! Looking for some support. The estrogen patch left me with bleeding for a month (no period in 10 months since ablation), horrible migraines. The dr. wants me to start a nuva ring, but I am scared of the side effects. Right now I’m doing acupuncture and herbs, but feeling very helpless. I seriously can’t take the hot flashes. I know this isn’t the norm, but would love to hear if anyone has had success with any of these treatments?

I’ve seen a few Ricki Lake documentaries before, so I’m sure this will be just as thought-provoking. I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on the matter. http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ricki-lake-to-produce-documentary-exposing-the-dangers-of-contraception I was on the birth control pill from the time I was around 17 (to help regulate my cycle and ease my menstrual pain) until I got married just before I turned 27. I stopped taking the pill because 1) it no longer really mattered to me if I got pregnant accidentally, 2) my husband thought they were messing with my hormones (headaches, mood swings, etc.), and 3) I was worried that by having taken them for so long, I would have problems getting pregnant if I chose to at some point (just my own personal feeling, not anything a medical professional told me). I have now been off the pill for 3 years, and I only got pregnant once! 😉 Seriously, though, I think I know my body better because I no longer rely on the pill to prevent “accidents.”

Anyone out there have the Mirena? Do you or did you have side effects? I had it in for about 8 months and I just got it taken out (my husband had a vasectomy). I am glad it’s out because I have heard some not so good things! I do believe I gained weight on it even though apparently that is not a side effect…