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Should you trust social media on birth control?

Should you trust social media on birth control?

Update: 2025-09-12
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For many people, social media is their main source of health information. But the information can be far from accurate.

A study has taken a closer look at TikTok content on contraception to assess the quality of the information provided.

Themes included favouring natural contraceptive methods over hormonal options, and a distrust for health professionals.

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Should you trust social media on birth control?

Should you trust social media on birth control?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation