Trending mis/disinformation: “Be Careful With Birth Control😳 #science #neuroscience #brithcontrol”

This trending TikTok video is not backed by the evidence and promotes misinformation.

Viral post suggests hormonal birth control ‘changes who you love,’ fueling fears about breakups after stopping.

Summary:

The video claims hormonal birth control alters attraction and personality, and that stopping use can lead to loss of partner attraction and relationship breakdown. While birth control does impact the body’s hormonal systems, the video misrepresents these changes by portraying extreme outcomes as inevitable and by omitting the many proven benefits and safe uses of contraception.


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