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Abortion discussions online, like so many personal and emotional topics, are rife with misinformation.

Here we correct 5 big misconceptions we’ve seen floating around since the leaked US Supreme Court decision made abortion access more uncertain in the United States:

  • The decision does not affect access to abortions in Canada.
  • Both childbirth and abortion come with risks, but in general the risks are higher for childbirth.
  • Abortion has no effect on breast cancer risk.
  • Abortion has no effect on future fertility.
  • Abortions are very common, and you probably know someone who has had one.

Hot takes are easy to make, and even easier to share. The truth is often less shocking, but we should share it anyways.

What other health misinformation have you seen online?

Sources: https://tinyurl.com/SUFAbortionMyths

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