The contents, which reached millions of views, spread misinformation about contraceptive methods and promoted unproven alternatives. After the investigation of ‘The Independent’, the platform says it has removed content that violated medical misinformation policies.
Tiktok removed videos that promoted misinformation about birth control after a ‘The Independent’ investigation show that false arguments were being widespread, according to the British newspaper.
Circulated on Tiktok misleading videos that passed the message that the Risks of birth control, such as cancer or psychological side effects, exceeded their benefits.
There were also publications that suggested that a herbal supplement could act as a contraceptive and promoted the idea that women they should “detoxify” after interrupting the taking of contraceptions.
These narratives were published by three influencersreaching about 15 million views on the platform, having been shared over 21,000 times, moving to social networks like YouTube or Instagram.
A reproductive immunology teacher heard by the newspaper said “contraceptives, like any medicine, have risks, but are low and much lower than the risks of pregnancy.”
The platform maintains videos regarding detoxification after drills, he says.
Still, “Tiktok said that removed content that violated its policies Regarding medical misinformation, “as their community rules prohibit inaccurate, misleading or false content that may cause significant damage to anyone, regardless of intention.
The newspaper also cites a study that concludes that the Women are among Tiktok’s largest users group in the United States and may be specially affected by the dissemination of health information on the platform.
