Nurse_Nettie

Hi @tea @stephaniaaaah, I looked far & wide in my research & spoke to medical experts in contraception & reproductive health. There is no current evidence to support the theory of ‘the Mirena Crash.’ The Mirena actually has a lower dose of hormones than many other contraceptives like the oral contraceptive pill & the implant. The good news it’s…[Read more]

Hi @aunt_flo yes, it’s safe to take vitamin D, iron or calcium supplements while using hormonal birth control. It’s great that you’re thinking about possible interactions though. Always let your doctor know if you’re taking other medications, vitamins or supplements. Pharmacists can also check any interactions when you’re picking up a new script 🙂

Hi @tea and @weird_flex, trying on different cups to find the best fit for you is the right way to go. If you’re looking for ways to measure your period a menstrual pictogram may help too.

Hi @tea & @aunt_flo, the experience of periods is really different for every woman. The average length of a period is about 3 to 7 days, however it can last up to 10 days. The cycle length can range from 21 to 45 days. As @aunt_flo had her first period that lasted for 12 days is not common. However since it hasn’t happened again is a sign that…[Read more]

Hi @tea, @sextronaut & @goldenrose, the gel has been applied on the abdomen(tummy), shoulders or back. Although the absorption is good, the man has to chose an area on the body where skin rubbing is not likely to occur with another person. This is to avoid the risk of sharing the hormonal contraception.

@butterfly01 Since you’ve tried all the standard things without much luck, it’s probably time to see someone who specialises in vulval dermatology. Check out this site for some good information about vulval conditions that can cause itch or pain. You can see a list of vulvovaginal specialist clinics in Australia & NZ here. Hope you can find some…[Read more]

Hi @tea and @butterfly01 vaginal itch is really, really common! It can be triggered by many things you described-an increase in vaginal discharge, using panty liners, shaving, wearing synthetic underwear & tight clothing as well as washing or douching with perfumed or disinfecting soaps as well as vaginal hygiene products.
Believe it or not the…[Read more]

Hi @tea and @allliison, I’m sorry you regret the labioplasty too. Everyone woman has a different labia & no one is the same. When its comes to labia’s, there is no normal.
Labioplasty is an elective surgical procedure to cosmetically change the shape or reduce the size of the labia minora, that is, the inner lips of the vagina.
Marketing &…[Read more]

Hi @arethamorce & thanks for sharing your experience. Medicinal cannabis (marijuana) is not widely available in NSW. There is only one cannabis medicine approved in Australia (for treatment in multiple sclerosis). Any other use is considered experimental & a doctor would have to apply to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to prescribe it…[Read more]

@butterfly01 it’s great to hear your getting your period pain checked by a doctor & a gynaecologist. Generally mild lower abdominal cramping is normal however if it’s worse than this let your doctor know.

@butterfly01 it’s hard to predict how long the surgery or recovery following a general anaesthetic will be. A nurse will care for your whole body during this time. By letting your nurse know, she will know that this bleeding is normal & not a possible complication of surgery. @tea surgery is very different procedure to a pap smear (cervical screen…[Read more]

@tea that wouldn’t work, in fact it might make your bleeding more irregular. @aphrodite9 is right. Avoid taking any pills prescribed for someone else. It’s safer to tailor what you need with a doctor directly, so the effectiveness can be monitored as well as any side effects & drug interactions.

@tea, nipples are extremely sensitive to temperature & touch. Any stimulation can make them erect, including clothes. Nipple piercings increase the sensitivity. This is completely normal. @aphrodite9 is right in that no two nipples are the same. However any changes in the skin, painful swelling or nipple discharge should be checked by a doctor.

Thanks @ekoorb9 I’m happy to help. @butterfly01 having your period during surgery is really common! It’s totally ok to wear a pad on the day. It’s important to let your nurse know that you’ve got your period. Depending on what kind of surgery you have & even if you need a catheter, they’ll support you in deciding the right kind of protection.

HI @butterfly01 🙂 It sounds like you’ve been referred for colposcopy following some abnormal results on your cervical screening test (previously known as pap smear, but now called CST). Colposcopy is a special test a gynaecologist does to look at the cells on your cervix a bit more closely. Sometimes they may also take a small biopsy on the…[Read more]

Hi @aunt_flo, it’s a good question! There are no serious effects to taking the contraceptive pill twice in one day. What some people may experience is nausea (feeling sick), vomiting & irregular bleeding. There are no long term effects if it happens more than once. The days of the week are imprinted on the back of the pill sheet which may help in…[Read more]

@catdog this is a natural method of contraception & relies on taking your body temperature everyday upon waking. After ovulation your basal body temperature will rise by 0.2 to 0.5 degree’s celsius. Once the temperature has risen for 3 days on a row, then condomless sex is considered less a risk for pregnancy. It’s not 100% reliable & the failure…[Read more]

There are a lot of options in getting tested for STIs @catdog & @tea, however costs may vary depending where you go. With a Medicare card STI testing is for free if you visit a ‘bulk billing’ GP or Medical Centre or a Family Planning Clinic.
Without a medicare card (a national health card) it may cost approximately $250.
Public sexual health…[Read more]

Sure @tea. Period sex is a risk for infections transmitted by blood. These are HIV, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C.
If you were born in Australia it’s very likely that you were vaccinated as a child for Hepatitis B. The good news is that this provides life long protection. If you were born overseas the vaccinations are available at your local GP & is…[Read more]

Vaginal itch is really, really common. There are 10,000 nerve endings in the vagina which make it sensitive. You’re right @aphrodite9 many things can cause an itch. Women always have a little bit of candida or yeast in the vagina, however it may overgrow when ‘healthy’ bacteria is damaged. Thrush is not an STI. @goldenrose it’s usually caused by…[Read more]