Mis/Disinformation Guides

Weight gain and birth control

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TikTok trend claims menstrual cycle phases cause “face shape changes,” fueling body image concerns in the luteal phase

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

Trending mis/disinformation: “Birth control made me gain weight #shorts #weightgain”

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

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.