The claim
Emergency contraceptive pills are not safe
Rating
While they can be a powerful tool of women empowerment, there’s an urgent need for public awareness and access, coupled with efforts to promote gender equality in the reproductive sphere.
Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Research from related reporting describes the belief that emergency contraceptive pills are unsafe as a common concern shaped by stigma and misinformation. It states that the pills are safe when used correctly and work by delaying ovulation, not ending a pregnancy.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] 6 birth control myths that still influence women’s reproductive health
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026