Common Myths About Birth Control

Many women are either lacking knowledge about birth control or getting their information from unqualified sources, leading to a wide array of inaccurate guidance around the risks, benefits, side effects, and proper usage of contraception. Here are some common myths about birth control some women may not know!

• Birth control will make me gain weight
• All birth control is hormonal
• Birth control can prevent STIs/STDs
• Antibiotics decrease effectiveness of birth control
• Birth control makes you infertile
• The only benefit of birth control is pregnancy prevention