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Patients Avoid Hormonal Contraceptives Amid Misinformation Concerns

4/12/2026

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Story summary

Milly Evans, a sex educator, hesitated for six months before using a hormonal coil due to overwhelming negative social media content.
Evans shares negative online experiences due to misinformation linking hormonal use to ideological beliefs.
The UK shows a similar aversion to hormonal methods among patients citing concerns about side effects.
Experts say side effects exist but often improve over time, though data show a decline in hormonal contraception use.

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Story summary

Milly Evans, a sex educator, hesitated for six months before using a hormonal coil due to overwhelming negative social media content.
Evans shares negative online experiences due to misinformation linking hormonal use to ideological beliefs.
The UK shows a similar aversion to hormonal methods among patients citing concerns about side effects.
Experts say side effects exist but often improve over time, though data show a decline in hormonal contraception use.