Perspect Sex Reprod Health September 2025 PMID 40589123

"Do You Know What Birth Control Actually Does to Your Body?": Assessing Contraceptive Information on TikTok.

Caroline de Moel-Mandel, Arielle Donnelly, Megan Bugden

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Mentions

166

Peak: 3 in Aug 2025

across 4 sources since Aug 2025

Extended reach

9,676

potential audience

Total likes

Video views

173

Mentions per month

Aug 2025 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

News158 articles
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YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the prevalence of poor-quality information shared by non-professionals and the trend towards natural methods, with phrases like 'natural methods over hormonal ones' emphasizing the ongoing debate. The tone varies from concern to skepticism, illustrating how social discussions shape perceptions of contraception and underscore the importance of accurate information.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize concerns about misinformation and the importance of accurate contraceptive information, showing general agreement with the study’s findings.

InterestHigh interest

Users demonstrate high interest by actively analyzing the quality and accuracy of information presented in social discussions about contraception.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments delve into the details of social discussions, such as questioning the credibility of non-medical creators or debating natural versus hormonal methods.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations reflect an awareness that such misinformation could influence trust in healthcare and decisions about contraception, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

Social media, especially TikTok, heavily influences people's beliefs about contraception, but it's often difficult to tell which information is accurate, risking higher rates of unintended pregnancies.
The study analyzed 100 popular TikTok videos on contraception, finding most contained poor quality information, with only a small fraction created by medical professionals, and a trend promoting natural methods over hormonal ones without discussing risks.
This misinformation impacts trust in healthcare providers and alters patient-provider relationships, highlighting the need for better communication, accurate info dissemination on social media, and shared decision-making to improve contraceptive care.

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