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'Natural' birth control is a new social media trend. Does it work?

Misinformation is frequently spread on social media about birth control, with some influencers extolling the benefits of “natural” birth control methods like cycle tracking.

Is hormonal birth control “dangerous,” and do natural methods work?

NPR’s Katia Riddle reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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