Viral mis/disinformation: “They told me weight gain was a very low possibility”

Trending mis/disinformation: “They told me weight gain was a very low possibility”

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

Sep 5, 2025

@_kyz.wrld
they told me weight gain was a very low possibility. 6 months after insertion and im in the obese category. it was slow but it happened and so many people are having issues with it. i work out at least 4 times a week and my weight isnt budging. #greenscreen #womenshealth #mirena #informedchoice #weightgain
♬ original sound – kylee

This video is a common example of online videos that universalize personal anecdotes to suggest that birth control is likely to cause weight gain.

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Trending mis/disinformation: “They told me weight gain was a very low possibility”

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