Social Media Influencers Misinforming Gen Z About Birth Control: Doctors Concerned About Surge in Misinformation
Washington, D.C. – The rise of misinformation surrounding birth control on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram has become a concerning trend, with misleading content influencing young women’s perceptions of hormonal contraception. Videos vilifying birth control methods, spreading false information about side effects, and promoting questionable alternatives have proliferated, causing confusion among viewers. Doctors and healthcare professionals have expressed alarm at the surge in misinformation targeting teenagers and young adults, who are more susceptible …