TikTok birth control misinformation causing unplanned pregnancies

Misleading birth control advice on TikTok is putting young people at increased risk of unplanned pregnancies.
A new study from La Trobe University found that many high-viewed videos promote ineffective natural methods and reject hormonal contraception, often without medical context.
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Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Megan Bugden – Lecturer at La Trobe University
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 12 August 2025