"Physicians emphasize that for most patients, the study reinforces what they already discuss in the exam room: that hormonal birth control is broadly safe, and decisions should be tailored to each woman's needs and values."

Social media can highlight new information, but it's so important to dig deeper or speak with your doctor before accepting sensational statements as fact.

"researchers observed a small, short-term rise in breast cancer diagnoses among current or recent users. ... Still, TikTok is flooded with factually incomplete warnings that contraceptives cause cancer and are as dangerous as smoking."

(And thanks to @merriam-webster.com for including an explanation of this with the definition. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/p...)