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PBS News Hour

Examining the facts about birth control amid misinformation

Season 2025 Episode 203 | 7m 50s

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by influencers promoting misinformation. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on the science behind birth control for our series, The Next Frontier.

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