Trending mis/disinformation: “honestly this has been the most frustrating thing for the past few years”

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TikTok “implant horror story” warns Nexplanon causes PCOS, permanent infertility, and unsafe amenorrhea—while urging distrust of clinicians

Summary
A creator shares an emotional story claiming Nexplanon caused severe mood changes, weight gain, muscle loss, PCOS, infertility, and unsafe amenorrhea while urging viewers to distrust clinicians. These claims are inaccurate: amenorrhea on the implant is safe, Nexplanon does not cause PCOS or permanent infertility, and fertility usually returns quickly after removal. 


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