News|Articles|February 20, 2025

Social Media's Influence on Young Women's Reproductive Decisions

In this Q&A, Organon's Chief Communications Officer, Becky Edwards discusses how much social media and influencers sway decisions about birth control methods, potential consequences of these misinformed choices, and more.

Mis- and disinformation on social media is a growing concern for both pharmaceutical companies and patients alike. Distrust in the various different platforms leave patients looking for guidance from any "trusted source," regulated or not, and the consequences could be disastrous. Young adults are increasing looking to their online parasocial relationships for advice on many topics, including health and medical care. This is just one of many challenges that the spread of misinformation presents.