Jessica Wynn

And studies show only a third of women who buy these over-the-counter yeast medications actually have yeast.

So the rest have something else.

Again, vocabulary matters.

So trust your body when something feels wrong, but go to the doctor.

Sure.

That's why we need Planned Parenthood.

But as far as birth control, every method has pros and cons.

The pill is still very common.

It's around 99% effective if you use it perfectly.

So it's closer to like 90% in real life because people miss doses.

But there's side effects from that.

Some people feel great.

Some get mood changes, weight shifts, lower libido.

And all of this gets brushed off by doctors.

Yeah, IUDs are over 99% effective, and they last for years, which is great.

Yeah, they alter your hormone levels.

There's hormonal and copper versions, and they're great for many people, but the insertion is actually really painful.

Doctors often downplay that.

I actually have a friend who's going through it right now.

Her IUD went missing in her uterus.