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Should I consider my period day 1 if it starts in the evening? 13 Oct 2023 05:57 AM 06 Nov 2023 08:58 AM 1
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Paano po malalaman kong kaylan nabuo si baby, ang Last menstration ko po ay August 3 tapos po may naka DO po akong other men nong August 11 pero hindi sa loob nilagay ? 25 Nov 2023 11:50 AM 25 Nov 2023 11:57 AM 2
1 month na pong nangangati ang ari ko. May rashes po ang outer genital ko and I have burning sensation at night.? 22 Nov 2023 12:47 AM 27 Nov 2023 08:28 AM 1
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Is this normal? 17 Oct 2023 12:36 PM 0
Should I consider my period day 1 if it starts in the evening? 13 Oct 2023 05:57 AM 06 Nov 2023 08:58 AM 1
Is it normal to feel cramps 1 week before period? 12 Oct 2023 05:01 PM 06 Nov 2023 08:59 AM 1
Ang anak kong going 2 years old nag lalaro lang po siya then lumapit po siya sakin, tapos biglang sumuka? 10 Oct 2023 09:57 PM 11 Oct 2023 01:47 PM 1
Is my period irregular? 10 Oct 2023 01:49 PM 06 Nov 2023 09:03 AM 1
What does your cervix feel in early pregnancy? 09 Oct 2023 07:38 AM 06 Nov 2023 09:00 AM 1
What are the signs of early pregnancy? 09 Oct 2023 07:35 AM 06 Nov 2023 09:07 AM 1
Ano po gusto ko lang pong humingi ng advice kasi yung Nanay ko po is nauntog po yung sa may bandang sintido niya siya sa hagdan nung makatlo nung naglilinis siya ng bahay? 07 Oct 2023 05:51 PM 08 Oct 2023 08:26 AM 1
Im pregnant asking for metformin? 05 Oct 2023 07:12 PM 05 Oct 2023 07:50 PM 2
When should I get my period if I ovulate on Day 17? 25 Sep 2023 06:48 PM 25 Sep 2023 08:53 PM 1
Buntis po ba ako? 24 Sep 2023 07:56 PM 0
Mahigit isang buwan na nakagat ng aso ang anak ko lately kolang nalaman namatay yun aso. Nagpabakuna na siya kahapon. Ask kolang po if may bisa pa yun bakuna kahit 1 month na? 23 Sep 2023 10:51 PM 08 Oct 2023 08:30 AM 1
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