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For the first time I’ve changed my regular bar of Dove unscented soap to the AVEENO Calm and Restore body wash. The itchiness has become too much. It might sound dull but it’s a huge change for me. I’ve used it for two days now and I really like it so far. My skin feels so soft and smooth, I think it’s helping the itching! And, it really does leave you feeling clean. That was one of my concerns using a weak product that l leaves me feeling unwashed. I had tried a sample of the Dove microbiome body wash a long time ago and I hated it for that reason. Just thought I’d share since I know I’m not the only one going through this itchy peri nonsense.

I started bcp 3 weeks ago, on the Sunday after my period. I got my period two weeks later, a week early. So now I wonder; should I still take the sugar pills for a week, or just start a new pack of bcp? I’m torn, neither is a bad idea, but I’m on the fence. What do you think?

Mid forties and thinking about looking into hormone replacement options. Beginning of peri menopause (or maybe started a while ago, the list of symptoms is quite the eye opener) and I’m thinking I should try a low dose birth control as a means of reducing the symptoms plus the added benefit of birth control. I used it when I was younger and I know there’s an increased risk of blood clots, etc. Looking for input on your experiences and advice. I know everyone is different but I don’t have anyone to talk about this with really, and I know a surprisingly little about this topic which has been on the roadmap all along so why am I only hearing about this now? She asks, staring at her phone…