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Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.

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Some of the social media users touting anti-contraceptive rhetoric say taking birth control pills leads to suicidal ideation.

The layoffs have raised fears that the administration could be effectively ending an initiative that provides contraception for millions of low-income women.