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Misinformation online driving some women to quit hormonal birth control

NPR

By Lexie Schapitl

Published October 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM PDT

Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.

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