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The claim

Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if swallowed whole, without chewing

Rating

While consuming unripe or semi-ripe papaya, which contains latex with papain, may pose risks during pregnancy, including uterine contractions and miscarriage, but their use for birth control remains unsubstantiated

Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·

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Sources and attribution

  1. [original] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026