"Social media often spreads contraceptive misinformation, causing fear and shaping young women's expectations. The 'nocebo effect' can lead women to experience side effects based on negative beliefs about birth control."
"Misinformation and anxiety drive some women to stop contraception or switch to less reliable methods. Nearly half of women ages 18-25 heard about birth control on social media in the past year."
Most sexually active women in the U.S. use contraception, especially after the Dobbs ruling. Access to contraception is vital for personal autonomy and health equity. Young women face barriers like affordability and misinformation on social media. The 'nocebo effect' causes women to perceive side effects based on negative beliefs, leading some to stop using contraception. Teen and young adult women are particularly influenced by social media, often expressing concern about side effects rather than effectiveness, which is exacerbated by influencers promoting less effective natural methods of birth control.
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