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Health Influencers and Misinformation

This chapter examines the rise of health influencers on social media platforms and their promotion of cures for conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. It highlights the dangers of misinformation and financial motives behind influencer claims, which mislead vulnerable women seeking help. Through personal experiences and perspectives from women globally, the chapter underscores the need for accurate medical information beyond the promises of social media.

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