The fear of hormonal contraceptives among young Andorrans highlights a problem that goes far beyond sexual health. The proliferation of content on social networks has multiplied access to medical information, but it has also facilitated the spread of myths, exaggerations and claims without scientific rigor. The hormophobia detected by healthcare professionals is a worrying consequence of this scenario, because it can condition personal decisions that should be made with knowledge, advice and guarantees. Hormonal contraceptives, like any medicine, have risks and possible adverse effects that must be explained transparently, but this does not justify turning exceptional cases into reasons for widespread alarm. The health warning related to certain active ingredients and the risk of meningioma demonstrates precisely the need to distinguish between a well-founded warning and a disproportionate perception of danger. The answer cannot be to belittle the concerns of teenagers, but to listen to them and offer information that is comprehensible, contrasted and adapted to each situation. In this sense, the work of the Youth Consultation and the professionals involved in educational centers is essential. Affective-sexual education must begin before the first intercourse and must address both contraceptive methods and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, consent and respect for personal boundaries. It is also necessary for families to contribute to creating spaces of trust where young people can raise doubts without fear of being judged. Having more information does not automatically equate to being better informed, and this distinction should guide prevention policies. Health and educational institutions have a responsibility to strengthen available resources and actively combat misinformation. The freedom to decide about one’s health is only effective when there is reliable knowledge, accessible alternatives and professional support. This must be the shared commitment of all Andorran society.
