Social Media Sensationalism in the Male Infertility Space: A Mixed Methodology Analysis.
Kassandra E ZailaVadim OsadchiyRobert H ShahinyanJesse Nelson MillsSriram Venkata EleswarapuPublished in: The world journal of men's health (2020)
Social media platforms foster engagement with male infertility information. However, sensationalism predominates, as patients are highly likely to encounter misleading/inaccurate information, articles that overstate implications of animal research, and conclusions made based on limited sample sizes. Urologists should consider adding social media to their armamentarium to stave off misinformation and engage proactively with patients.