{"id":2080245,"date":"2025-10-09T20:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T20:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2080245"},"modified":"2025-10-09T20:19:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T20:19:04","slug":"ob-gyn-reveals-troubling-trend-shes-seeing-with-gen-z-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ob-gyn-reveals-troubling-trend-shes-seeing-with-gen-z-women\/","title":{"rendered":"OB-GYN reveals troubling trend she&#8217;s seeing with Gen Z women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F10%2Fnewspress-collage-ie9v59565-1760039495854.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall%261760026278\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Think twice before trusting everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/31\/world-news\/popular-mental-health-videos-on-tiktok-spread-misinformation-and-pose-a-great-risk-to-struggling-users-experts-warned\/\">so-called health hacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/therealdrjackie\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Jackie Walters<\/a>, a seasoned OB\/GYN and cast member of Bravo\u2019s \u201cMarried to Medicine,\u201d is urging people to turn to their doctor \u2014 not their feed \u2014 for guidance on contraception.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m seeing a trend among my younger patients, particularly Gen Z, of not using birth control because of misinformation they are seeing online,\u201d the 67-year-old reality TV star told The Post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Dr. Jackie Walters has been a practicing OB\/GYN since 1997 and is one of Bravo\u2019s longest-running reality TV stars. <span class=\"credit\">Brian Zak\/Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hormonal birth control \u2014 including pills, implants, injectables and IUDs \u2014 is backed by decades of research showing it\u2019s safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy. <\/p>\n<p>But experts warn that social media is drowning young women with bogus claims, distorting how these medications work and exaggerating their potential risks.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>There are known\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441576\/#:~:text=The%20potential%20disadvantages%20include%20side,blood%20clots%20forming%20(thrombosis).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">side effects<\/a>\u00a0to hormonal birth control, including headaches, nausea, sore breasts and spotting. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13104-019-4555-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies have also consistently<\/a> linked the Depo-Provera injection to weight gain, making it a notable exception among contraceptive methods.<\/p>\n<p>But in viral videos, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journalistsresource.org\/health\/how-birth-control-is-discussed-on-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">researchers have found<\/a> that influencers exaggerate the likelihood of these side effects and spread unfounded claims that contradict scientific consensus \u2014 including the false idea that these medications can <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@karentangmd\/video\/7218704473273879854?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change a woman\u2019s sexual preferences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Online misinformation about hormonal birth control is affecting the choices young women make about their reproductive health. <span class=\"credit\">oatawa \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Internet personalities have also pushed misleading or inaccurate information about the long-term health effects of hormonal birth control, with some even going as far as to call the pill \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/healthcare\/article\/tiktok-misinformation-turns-women-away-from-contraceptive-pill-0pplqs20q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this generation\u2019s cigarettes<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>At the same time, many of these content creators are <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1521693424001330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pushing \u201cnatural\u201d or hormone-free alternatives<\/a> to family planning, often overstating how effective they really are.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s not just online chatter \u2014 it\u2019s influencing <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38386797\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real-life decisions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/womens-health-policy\/contraceptive-experiences-coverage-and-preferences-findings-from-the-2024-kff-womens-health-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 survey<\/a> found 1 in 7 women aged 18 to 25 have either changed or considered changing their birth control method based on something they saw online.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the most common misconceptions that I personally hear in my practice is that using birth control will make it difficult to get pregnant later,\u201d Walters said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut when you stop using hormonal birth control, your body typically returns to its natural state,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/contraceptionmedicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40834-018-0064-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studies have found<\/a> that about 80% of women who try to conceive after stopping hormonal birth control become pregnant within a year \u2014 the same rate as the general population. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Anecdotal reports suggest that some women have stopped taking the pill due to false claims they viewed online.  <span class=\"credit\">Gromik \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fears that hormonal contraception is \u201ctoxic\u201d or cancer-causing have also led many young women to avoid using the medication. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>While the pill may <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/breastcancernow.org\/about-breast-cancer\/awareness\/breast-cancer-risk-factors-and-causes\/the-pill-and-breast-cancer-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slightly increase the risk of breast cancer<\/a>, experts note that the overall risk remains very low in young women and declines after stopping use.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/cancerwise\/the-pill-and-cancer-is-there-a-link.h00-159779601.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research suggests<\/a> that the pill may actually reduce the risk of other cancers \u2014 including bowel cancer, which has seen rates in young adults nearly double over the past 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s so important for women to have accurate, trusted information so they can make informed decisions about their reproductive health,\u201d Walters said.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I speak with them, I give them the facts and explain that each method is different, so it\u2019s important to find what works best for them,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Without accurate information, doctors warn more women could face unintended pregnancies and other challenges \u2014 a growing concern as access to reproductive health services continues to shift across the US.<\/p>\n<p>Among those who do choose hormonal contraception, Walters said younger patients often opt for long-acting, reversible options like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nexplanon.com\/how-does-nexplanon-work\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=G_DTC_BR_Nexplanon+Branded%3BS%3BPH%3BBR%3BWH%3BDTC%3BSYM&amp;utm_term=nexplanon&amp;utm_content=Nexplanon+Only&amp;utm_kxconfid=sgaizzyx0&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22684846794&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADwiV-6eK2hntvlydBf_YJmuxR1kM&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwup3HBhAAEiwA7euZur6lZkLBzHfJXM0x3vkOaYS7Ou8jlxWL1F84t2p6qAzSqm2hToO6jhoCHJMQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEXPLANON<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNEXPLANON goes in the arm, not the uterus, and it doesn\u2019t require daily, weekly or monthly dosing,\u201d she noted, speaking on behalf of the brand. \u201cIt is over 99% effective \u2026 and provides up to three years of pregnancy prevention in women.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source celebrity.land \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think twice before trusting everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to so-called health hacks. Dr. Jackie Walters, a seasoned OB\/GYN and cast member of Bravo\u2019s \u201cMarried to Medicine,\u201d is urging people to turn to their doctor \u2014 not their feed \u2014 for guidance on contraception. \u201cI\u2019m seeing a trend among my [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2080246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25174],"tags":[390959,44729,21751,357966,25404,22271,390960,307441,24820,24122,21928,338190,348345],"class_list":["post-2080245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gossip","tag-birth-control","tag-bravo","tag-celebrities","tag-doctors","tag-exclusive","tag-health","tag-hormones","tag-parenting","tag-pregnancy","tag-reality-tv","tag-social-media","tag-viral-trends","tag-womens-health"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OB-GYN-reveals-troubling-trend-shes-seeing-with-Gen-Z-women.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2080245"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2080247,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080245\/revisions\/2080247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2080246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2080245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2080245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}