Female Personal Hygiene

DramaRani · #**11371** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 10:33 AM

I'm applying for my state certification. I have to send in copies of my transcript stating my degree, proving that I've completed an approved teacher education program, and a business letter. Oh and I have to include my PRAXIS scores. After reviewing my packet, they'll send me an actual application form. I'm nervous.

heba · #**11372** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 10:44 AM

its going to be a looooooooooooong couple of weeks

im off to school. sigh.

Bruinrab · #**11373** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by heba

its going to be a looooooooooooong couple of weeks

im off to school. sigh.

It'll be ok. You'll get through it.

Asvi · #**11374** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Spice

Asvi: congrats to you too. And wow, baby.kicking.wow.subhanAllah. I hope it starts kicking soon

Chotoo and Asvi: Why do you ladies have to do that to us?

Thanks Spice! ...and i just repeated what Chotoo said... tehe

TdotGirl · #**11375** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:26 PM

I thought i would post here as it is most relevant. Sunnipath.com has a course starting on the fiqh of menstruation. It starts next week, I'm kind of excited.

Introduction to Menstruation and Related Issues - Academy

afrakabob · #**11376** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:35 PM

have any of you guys ever taken the "Yaz" birth control pill?
im starting it soon to clear up my acne, but i keep hearing accounts of the horrible side effects that go with it, and im having qualms.

depression
hopelessness and despair
nausea/vomiting
panic attacks and heart palpitations
erratic mood swings
decreased sex drive
migraines
rashes
change in weight
dizziness
hair loss

um.

anyone know of any other contraceptive pills that are good for clearing acne, withOUT killing me in the process?

Salika · #**11377** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by afrakabob

have any of you guys ever taken the "Yaz" birth control pill?
im starting it soon to clear up my acne, but i keep hearing accounts of the horrible side effects that go with it, and im having qualms.

depression
hopelessness and despair
nausea/vomiting
panic attacks and heart palpitations
erratic mood swings
decreased sex drive
migraines
rashes
change in weight
dizziness
hair loss

um.

anyone know of any other contraceptive pills that are good for clearing acne, withOUT killing me in the process?

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Legally, they have to list the side effects, even if it's rare. You would start seeing these symptoms during the first month. If you're too scared, maybe you can ask for orthotricyclin, which is supposed to be very effective for acne as well. I've never had any of those problems being on the pill (though I've never tried yaz, I've tried other brands). Anyways, no matter what you put into your body, there will be potential side effects but usually, those side effects are rare or minimal and even if you experience them, you can try similar products that might not give you those problems.

heba · #**11378** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:50 PM

im on yasmine. is that the same?

Salika · #**11379** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by heba

im on yasmine. is that the same?

no its not the same.

afrakabob · #**11380** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by heba

im on yasmine. is that the same?

i think they have similar ingredients.

in other news, my dad just told me i'm obese, and now im bawling.
im an adult, this shouldn't bother me, but...ow

Timbit · #**11381** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:54 PM

Okay, unless that pill has made you gain 200 pounds, you're the last person who I'd call obese.

heba · #**11382** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by afrakabob

i think they have similar ingredients.

in other news, my dad just told me i'm obese
ow

ive bene on BC for overa year and ive never had any issues whatsoever

my face was never bad so i didnt notice a difference acne wise..

afrakabob · #**11383** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbit

Okay, unless that pill has made you gain 200 pounds

i havent started it yet. i told him i was nervous about starting it because of the side effects, and he freaked out and told me im fat because i have polycystic ovarian syndrome (except i DONT, because my hormone levels are fine) or something, and i need to shut up and take it because my skin looks like crap and blah blah whatever

Salika · #**11384** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by afrakabob

i havent started it yet

yaz and yasmine are similar, but not exactly the same.

as for the weight gain, I asked my dad about it once and he said that in those studies, women gained around 5 pounds, if it all. You won't blow up from the pill.

... and isn't your dad a doc? And if you're fat then well I'm... I'm just...

Timbit · #**11385** (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 01:12 PM

In any case... you're not fat.

I wanna go on it for my skin too, but my Muslim doctor uncle refuses to put me on it. I'm convincing him though... slowly.

Skin has cleared up now anyway but if it acts up again: I'm gonna get him to prescribe the pill for me.