PODCAST
The Menopause Misinformation Problem (Plus: Can You Really Delay It?)
June 3, 2026·7:19·Episode 50
Quick Summary
This episode debunks dangerous perimenopause misinformation spreading on social media, explores new research showing women with infertility history experience menopause a year earlier, and examines what science actually says about delaying menopause versus marketing claims.
The Menopause Misinformation Problem (Plus: Can You Really Delay It?)
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Key Takeaways
- ✦Social media perimenopause advice can be dangerous, potentially masking health problems or leading to unintended pregnancies
- ✦Women with primary infertility history experience menopause about one year earlier than those without infertility
- ✦Contraception is still necessary during perimenopause until you've gone a full year without periods
- ✦Genetics determine about 50% of menopause timing; lifestyle factors have limited impact on delaying it
- ✦Supplements and programs claiming to significantly delay menopause lack scientific evidence
Sources & References
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