While the reasons behind Scotland’s record high abortion figures are not entirely clear, and a number of different factors are likely to have contributed, doctors have raised concerns about social media misinformation.
Dr Cook was speaking to a new Disclosure documentary for BBC iPlayer investigating why more women are turning their backs on hormonal birth control.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), which provides help and support to women considering or going through abortions, said it was also concerned people were being put off hormonal contraception because of social media.
Lucy Grieve from the charity said that in the past year it had seen a lot of people “scared off” hormonal contraception as a result of information they had seen on apps including TikTok and Instagram.
While social media may be one factor, BPAS said the current cost-of-living crisis was also forcing women to make difficult choices due to financial pressures.
Mariya is just one of thousands of women who say they have moved away from hormonal contraception due to side effects, but social media is awash with similar experiences.
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While the reasons behind Scotland’s record high abortion figures are not entirely clear, and a number of different factors are likely to have contributed, doctors have raised concerns about social media misinformation.
Dr Cook was speaking to a new Disclosure documentary for BBC iPlayer investigating why more women are turning their backs on hormonal birth control.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), which provides help and support to women considering or going through abortions, said it was also concerned people were being put off hormonal contraception because of social media.
Lucy Grieve from the charity said that in the past year it had seen a lot of people “scared off” hormonal contraception as a result of information they had seen on apps including TikTok and Instagram.
While social media may be one factor, BPAS said the current cost-of-living crisis was also forcing women to make difficult choices due to financial pressures.
Mariya is just one of thousands of women who say they have moved away from hormonal contraception due to side effects, but social media is awash with similar experiences.
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