All of the following statements about oral contraceptives are correct except?

The assertion regarding newer low-dose birth control pills requiring backup during the first two weeks of use is often misunderstood. In general, it is advised that women begin using a backup method of contraception, such as condoms, during the initial week of using hormonal contraceptives, specifically if the pills are not initiated during the first five days of their menstrual cycle. However, current guidelines suggest that in many cases, this might not be necessary if the pill is taken consistently and correctly, as the efficacy can be established more quickly than previous formulations indicated.

This contrasts with the knowledge of how oral contraceptives work and the traditional recommendations that may no longer apply consistently, especially with modern advancements in contraceptive formulations. As such, while women new to oral contraceptives are often advised to use backup, newer low-dose pills might not have the same stringent requirement for backup for as long as two weeks, depending on the specific guidelines of the product and the healthcare provider's recommendations. Thus, the statement lacks a general applicability regarding current practices and recommendations surrounding oral contraceptive use.