The overturn of Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on the availability of affordable, highly effective birth control in the U.S. Many younger women, however, don’t want their mothers’ contraceptives.

A birth control cleanse is a product that claims to “reset” or “detox” the body after a person stops taking hormonal contraception. However, there is no evidence they are effective or even necessary.

When people stop using birth control, they may experience side effects, including irregular menstrual cycles, cramping, acne, and weight changes. To come off birth control, people can simply stop ...