False birth control claims are proliferating, survey says
A KFF survey found that over half of women of reproductive age have encountered false claims regarding the harmfulness of hormonal contraceptives. Additionally, 40% have seen misinformation suggesting these hormones negatively impact future fertility. The report highlights the widespread reach of such inaccuracies among the public.
More than half of women of reproductive age have seen or heard the false claim that hormones in contraceptives are harmful, and about 4 in 10 have been exposed to the false idea that hormones in contraceptives limit your ability to get pregnant in the future, according to a new survey. The survey by KFF, […]
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