Misinformation about perimenopause on social media ‘putting women at risk’
Summary
Experts warn that wrong information about perimenopause on social media is causing health risks for women. Some women wrongly think they are menopausal, stop using birth control, and request hormone treatments they do not need, which can lead to unintended pregnancies and missed medical diagnoses.Key Facts
- Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause, with changing hormone levels and symptoms like irregular periods and hot flashes.
- More than 80% of women are menopausal by age 54; about 5% before 45.
- Women younger than menopause age sometimes stop using contraception, believing they cannot get pregnant.
- Misleading social media messages encourage some women to demand hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or testosterone treatments unnecessarily.
- Experts say women who still have regular periods are not perimenopausal.
- HRT can help but is not suitable for all women and can cause side effects like heavy bleeding if used incorrectly.
- Fertility declines with age but natural pregnancy is possible even after 40.
- Some women are rejecting hormonal birth control despite its benefits alongside HRT for managing symptoms and preventing pregnancy.
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