The reason for an increase in the use of alternative methods is due to the great influence of influencers, says the MEB. Some influencers provide incorrect information about, for example, the pill and the IUD and actually recommend alternative methods. These methods are ‘hormone-free’ and therefore have fewer side effects, they claim. “The influence of influencers is great, sometimes with negative consequences. I find that worrying,” says chairman Ton de Boer.
Medicines authority publishes factual list about contraception: ‘We want to eliminate incorrect information’
