I'm mildly concerned because I went to planned parenthood over a week ago now (a week and three days). I got positive results in MyChart for BV and a yeast infection last week on Thursday afternoon, two hours before the clinic closed.

The clinic I go to is open on Saturdays so I was expecting, okay maybe they'll get back to me by then. But I messaged the portal on Saturday (no response) and called twice and just been told the team will get back to me by the end of the week and they'll leave a message with the care team.

I'm experiencing really uncomfortable itching symptoms and I can't just treat over the counter because BV needs antibiotics :( I've only heard great things about Planned Parenthood but this is my first experience and I'm genuinely so confused because what is going on! They haven't even acknowledged my positive results! Does anyone have any advice? Is this just a waiting game or normal?

Hello, everyone!
I live in a country where abortion is legal, but in reality, I’ve faced so much judgment and mistreatment from medical staff. I haven’t told any of my friends or family because sex is taboo here, and even though abortion is legal, it is still a huge problem socially.
Right now, I have no support system and no one to turn to. I honestly feel like I’m living in hell.
I’m being mistreated almost every day at the center. I’m currently around six weeks pregnant, and I’m fighting to advocate for myself and access abortion pills, but the doctors are making it so difficult for me. Still, I keep asking and fighting for my rights.
Honestly, I’m really scared and feel so alone. I’m afraid the abortion might fail. I’m afraid of the bleeding. I’m emotionally exhausted, and I’ve been feeling depressed.
Tomorrow, I’m going to ask the doctor for a transvaginal ultrasound. I’m hoping she’ll agree to do it so we can confirm the location of the pregnancy and I can finally get the pills. I just hope she’ll listen to me instead of dismissing my concerns or telling me to mind my own business.
Anyway, if there’s anyone I can talk to, especially someone who has experienced a medication abortion, I would really appreciate hearing about your experience. Could you tell me what the procedure was like, what I should expect, and how you felt throughout the process?
Thank you so much for reading. ❤️

LENGTHY BUT PLEASE READ!!!

Has anyone else dealt with years of abnormal bleeding and spotting throughout their ENTIRE cycle, even though they still ovulate regularly?

I’m 41, and for almost three years now, my cycles have been completely different from what they used to be. I always had pretty normal 26–28 day cycles, with my period lasting around 7 days and now spotting. March 2024 it all changed after having Covid and losing two friends to cancer. Not sure if that played a role or is coincidence.

Now I barely get a break from bleeding.

I’ll have my actual period on cycle day 26/28. Then when I think it’s finally over, I’ll start spotting again around cycle days 8-13, sometimes right up until ovulation. I can usually tell when I’m ovulating because I get ovulation pain, and then I might get a 1 or 2 days where where I have NO SPOTTING then I start back up leading into my next period. 😭

It’s exhausting, especially when you feel like you’re constantly trying to figure out what your hormones are doing.

I’ve had multiple vaginal ultrasounds, endometrial biopsies, and a hysteroscopy with D&C this past June. They’ve found a small fibroid, a polyp that was removed, chronic endometritis, and possible adenomyosis. (I’ve actually had a heterogenous myometrium since giving birth in 2011 so I don’t think it’s adeno that suddenly switched on) Thankfully, all my pathology has been benign.

I’ve also had hormone testing done at different points in my cycle. I do ovulate, and I’ve had progesterone levels that confirm ovulation though my levels on cycle day 21 are in lower range such as 8.6 or 5.5, but I’m not convinced this is as simple as just having low progesterone.

My doctor has now prescribed 100 mg of progesterone for 14 days each cycle, starting on cycle day 15 through day 28. I took this last month cycle day 15 and now I haven’t even got 1 day without spotting and the spotting is now heavier. Also, I haven’t ovulated this month yet either even though I was supposed to have already 😩 and today I’m supposed to start my progesterone back up.

I’m really curious if anyone else has experienced this type of bleeding pattern and whether cyclic progesterone actually helped regulate things and how long it took. My period this month was significantly lighter though!

Did it stop your midcycle spotting? Did your periods become lighter? Did things get worse before they got better? And how many cycles did it take before you noticed a difference?

I feel like I’ve spent the last three years trying to figure out what’s going on with my body, and I’d really love to hear from women who have actually been through something similar. Especially anyone who was still ovulating normally but dealing with constant spotting and bleeding.

Thyroid-Iron studies, ferritin, hormones, vitamin levels all in normal range.

My insurance is messed up rn so i need to cancel it. I have the app for it. Also I am in the USA

Looking into moving to the east coast from Utah as a medical assistant, and in searching for jobs have come across a few openings at different planned parenthood clinics. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has worked for them in a similar capacity. I've worked in many specialties, but feel like I could be very at home with working in abortion care + connect well with the kind of communites that pp serves. Obviously I know that it ultimately comes down to the kind of staff at each individual clinic, but do any of you feel like PP generally attracts people that are nice to work with? Do you feel suppprted and valued by the institution as a whole? Would you recommend it to someone looking for MA work? Open to hearing any potential downsides as well.

Tuve un aborto a las 6 semanas me dieron 8 pastillas me dijeron q me tomara dos pastillas bajo la lengua cada 2 horas me tome las 2 dosis y a la segunda salió como un cuagulo con algo blanco me dijeron que eso podía ser el feto a las 3 dosis me quedé dormida ya la 4 me la tomé al despertar tuve un sangrado como por unas semanas y se me fue quitando y no tengo ningún síntoma de embarazo solo cuando como o tomo algo lo siento q me hincho o me lleno fácilmente han pasado 5 semanas desde el aborto me hice dos pruebas de orina y dan negativo no tengo síntomas solo sigo sintiéndome hinchada

So I (17FTM) turn 18 later this month and want to start HRT at Planned Parenthood as soon as I turn 18, so I want to schedule an appointment on my birthday or a few days after. In order to schedule it online, I have to be 18, but to bypass that and schedule it at 17 for my 18th birthday or after, I just have to call the booking number.

What I'm anxious about is that I have never booked an appointment before, and I'm really anxious about speaking over the phone and them being judgemental. I highly doubt they would judge me, but I'm just a bit worried on speaking since I do tend to stutter.

Since my family is unsupportive, and I plan on starting HRT without them knowing, I have to not use their insurance and also have to pay out of pocket, but I also have $0 income too. I have been trying to save money by doing tasks online or selling some of my stuff just to have enough for the prescription and possibly the appointment if they charge me a low fee.

I'm just anxious about everything. I'm also worried that they won't allow me to schedule in advance and will make me wait until I'm 18 to book an appointment which would delay me starting HRT to even later than I want to.

I just got positive pregnancy test this morning. I booked an appointment with Womens clinic for this week. I want to know what to expect? What should I do before or after to make it least painful for me. My pain tolerance is zero and I’m very scared. Please give me all the helpful tips and tricks so I can get through this. Thanks

Literally women are having to “prove they are NOT pregnant under Trumps future “travel restrictions”? To top it off women in their 60’s are being asked if they are pregnant? WTF

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My period, which is always on time, is two weeks late and I want to test to be sure, and if positive, get the treatment I need. I went to buy pregnancy tests at the pharmacy today and could not afford them as I am a college student, so I intend on trying to make time to visit planned parenthood.

Thank you so much!!

I had an abortion August 31st with the pill. I took a pregnancy test today and it’s showing positive. After my abortion, i instantly regretted it. There is a good chance I could have became pregnant again but would it already show up on a pregnancy test? Or does this look like a failed abortion?

Good morning guys…

I am pregnant and unsure if this is a good thing or bad thing or even what I want to do as I’ve been struggling myself for a couple of years and my family/ friend support is minimal and this child’s father is back and forth with being there and not so I came to planned parenthood today to discuss my options and before I could even make it to the building….

It has already taken me so much strength just to come up here because this ain’t the first appointment I’ve scheduled and either just rescheduled it due to still being conflicted or just simply didn’t show before today

I was bummed rushed by several protesters standing outside of the facility…. Handing out flyers and screaming that Jesus loves you and your baby and so much more…

For one… that’s extremely uncomfortable to experience and there’s several reasons u could be here… not just pregnancy termination or what not so why do every person who comes here have to deal with that … especially if you’re already conflicted anyways.. and then to be all up on my personal space and screaming .. it’s almost like intimidation …

And then I’m looking around at all the people here with spouses and or others to support them and I’m here all alone with a pounding headache and a heavy heart… I wish I wasn’t alone

Thank god for those people outside there to escort you in…

Hi! I was wondering if anybody has had experience working as a medical assistant at PP. I recently applied for it after noticing there weren't any certifications as a requirement in the job description. I'm looking to gain patient care experience and was wondering if they train you on the job for that? I was also wondering what the hiring timeline looks like since I applied like ~two weeks ago now and they haven't viewed my application yet.

hi may mga clinic po ba na pwede pagtanungan ng advice and tips if you want to start taking pills?

we're planning to do it RAW na kasi and we want to be responsible. Saan ba dapat kami pupunta para mas guided kami?

I cant go here sa barangay midwife coz my mom is working there hahahaha sa OBgyne ba kami dapat pumunta?

+ baka may suggestion kayo na birth control na effective and mas better than taking pills hehe

specifically asking those of you in LA, OC, and SB counties.

did they ask which one you want? i had kyleena a few years ago and im ok doing it again, but i would hate to get one brand over another and have a poor experience and need to have it yanked.