Mis/Disinformation Resources

This video asserts that hormonal birth control “manipulates” women’s hormones to make them more attracted to feminine-looking partners, presenting a contested and nuanced area of research as settled fact. While some studies have examined the relationship between hormonal contraception and partner preference, findings are mixed and methodologically debated, and larger, more recent research has not found meaningful differences in attraction patterns between pill users and non-users. Flattening an unsettled body of evidence into a definitive warning overstates what is known and feeds into a broader pattern of anti-contraception content that uses the language of science without its rigor.

This video flatly states that birth control “is not the solution” for PCOS and irregular periods, a claim that runs counter to established clinical guidance. Combined oral contraceptives are a recognized first-line treatment for managing PCOS symptoms, including irregular cycles, hirsutism, and acne, and play an important role in reducing the risk of endometrial hyperplasia from unopposed estrogen. For patients not seeking pregnancy, hormonal contraception is both appropriate and effective. Content that discourages this option without offering evidence-based alternatives can leave patients without tools that have a strong track record for symptom management.

Pairing a personal account of emotional distress with hashtags like #abortion and #trauma, this video implies that psychological suffering is a predictable outcome of abortion. The emotional experiences shared are real and worth taking seriously, but using them to suggest that trauma is the typical response misrepresents the evidence. High-quality research does not link abortion to increased rates of depression, anxiety, or PTSD, and emotional responses after abortion are highly variable. By presenting one person’s experience as broadly representative, the video reinforces abortion stigma and can shape patient expectations in ways that diverge significantly from what the population-level data shows.