Most oral contraceptive users report no libido change, and some increase.
Claim:
The oral contraceptive pill universally reduces sexual desire in all women who take it.
TOTAL BS
Topic
Oral Contraceptive Pill
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Fertility typically returns promptly after stopping oral contraceptive pills.
Claim:
Use of the oral contraceptive pill causes long-term or permanent infertility after discontinuation.
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Large studies and a 2026 meta-analysis found no link to idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Claim:
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and hormonal IUDs, increases the risk of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
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