ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 mood-changing, inconvenient, easy to forget. not discrete at all :(

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 I have PCOS and I've been on hormonal birth control since 17; i don't have better options.

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 Too many side effects - makes me wonder if the benefits outweigh the risks. Also, I worry about the long term effects on my hormones

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 Most of the burden falls on the women, and the most effective methods are often very taxing on female bodies.

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 it's a pain in the a$$ to deal with multiple doctor appointments to get it put in. Then waiting 4 months during COVID to take it out.

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 The onus is on women to follow through with many of them.

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 I only had one option on my previous healthcare insurer. That option made me sick if I didn’t take it properly. I need options.

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 I don't want to take artificial hormones that change my mood, impact my own natural hormone systems, etc

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 doctors tried to talk me out of an IUD and encouraged hormonal methods. They didn't listen when I voiced my concerns and assured me it's ok.

ok, here’s my problem with contraceptive methods 🤫 Side affects! I've tried three types, and each one does different things to me physically and hormonally. Also, that today women bear this.