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title: How to Detect Menopause Misinformation
date: 2026-04-11T11:42:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# How to Detect Menopause Misinformation

Perimenopause and menopause are finally getting widespread attention, and many people are claiming expertise. How can we tell the difference between misinformation and reliable, helpful information? In this article, Dr. Nanette Santoro provides tips for navigating what we find online.

Menopause symptoms can be both painful and inconvenient. There are many menopause treatments and supplements, including hormone replacement therapy, that promise to ease those symptoms. Prescription hormone therapy can be beneficial for symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness; however, it may not be right for everyone.

In this market, it’s important to consider who the promoters of products are. We should check their degrees and licenses and identify potential conflicts of interest. Buzz words that should make us skeptical include: hormone balance or imbalance, Doctor-approved or expert-recommended, clinically-tested, and nature or natural. Also consider how well researched a product is. Dietary supplements are understudied and unregulated, for instance.

Overall, it’s important that we consult a medical provider when it comes to menopause treatments. Our doctors should consider our personal symptoms and medical history, and give us individual guidance on what the best options are for us.

> Today, many books, videos, websites, social media accounts, and ads about menopause are from self-proclaimed experts, not evidence-based sources. Unfortunately, bad actors can spread incorrect information, confuse people, and even cause harm.

[Read the full article ](https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/menopause-misinformation-is-everywhere-heres-how-to-detect-it)

SOURCE: Every Stage Health: From the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists • AUTHOR: Dr. Nanette Santoro • LAST UPDATED: November 1, 2024

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## The Menopause Morass: Media, Marketing, Misinformation

Health care journalist Gary Schwitzer critiques recent media messages around menopause. He integrates his perspective with that of researchers and experts, including OBOS co-founder Judy Norsigian and OBOS partner Nina Coslov.

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Health care journalist Gary Schwitzer critiques recent media messages around menopause. He integrates his perspective with that of researchers and experts, including OBOS co-founder Judy Norsigian and OBOS partner Nina Coslov.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-menopause-morass-media-marketing-misinformation)

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## Shifting the Narrative Around Menopause

Omisade Burney-Scott, the founder of Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, argues for a shift in the narrative and culture around aging and menopause.

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Omisade Burney-Scott, the founder of Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, argues for a shift in the narrative and culture around aging and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/shifting-the-narrative-around-menopause)

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## Menopause Stories

In this video, women talk about their experiences of menopause, including the physical changes and how going through menopause shifted their views on aging.

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In this video, women talk about their experiences of menopause, including the physical changes and how going through menopause shifted their views on aging.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/menopause-stories)

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## Who Knows When My Period Will Arrive Next?: A Conversation about Menopause

Jaclyn Friedman interviews Heather Corinna about their personal story as a non-binary person experiencing menopause.

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Jaclyn Friedman interviews Heather Corinna about their personal story as a non-binary person experiencing menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/who-knows-when-my-period-will-arrive-next-a-conversation-about-menopause)

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## Celebrating Menopause

Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause.

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Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/celebrating-menopause)

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## A Disabled Person's Guide to Talking With Your Partner(s) About Sex

Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners.

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Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-disabled-persons-guide-to-talking-with-your-partners-about-sex)

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## Dealing with Infertility

ES describes her journey of infertility as she and her husband tried to get pregnant and a painful procedure with a male doctor while seeking a diagnosis.

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ES describes her journey of infertility as she and her husband tried to get pregnant and a painful procedure with a male doctor while seeking a diagnosis.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-infertility)

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## Using the Media To Explore My Asexuality

MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.

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MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-the-media-to-explore-my-asexuality)