Misinformation about perimenopause on social media ‘putting women at risk’

The Guardian UK Monday 25 May 2026, 09:00 UTC By Nicola Davis Science correspondent 1 min read

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Experts warn that misinformation circulating on social media regarding perimenopause is putting women at risk. The dangers highlighted include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication, and missed diagnoses. This concern arises despite increased awareness of menopause and treatments like hormone replacement therapy.

Dangers include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, say experts

Misinformation about perimenopause is putting women at risk of unintended pregnancies, unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, experts have said.

Awareness of menopause and treatments such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been raised by efforts including a prominent documentary by Davina McCall.

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