Tobacco cures polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a common hormonal condition affecting women.
Spread on: Social media video with the text overlay "TOBACCO CURES PCOS" (November 2026)
The real story
Experts told AAP FactCheck there is no evidence that nicotine treats or cures the condition. AAP FactCheck asked the person who posted the video for evidence and got no response. Nicotine is an addictive drug, and pitching it as a cure for a hormonal condition has no scientific backing.
The fact-checker's verdict: “False”. Our label never goes further than theirs.
Be suspicious when an addictive product is pitched as a cure, and ask who benefits from you believing it.
The receipts
Experts reject claim nicotine cures ovarian condition ↗
AAP FactCheck · 2026-11-07
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