Misinformation concerning menopause abounds. The Onion’s health experts examine the myths versus the facts.
MYTH: Hot flashes are the first sign of menopause.
FACT: Sharing an AI image of a golden retriever with angel wings is the first sign of menopause.
MYTH: Going through menopause is a miserable experience.
FACT: Many women actually enjoy the opportunity to try a bunch of new drugs.
MYTH: All of a woman’s eggs are gone by the time she hits 50.
FACT: You can typically guilt your eggs into staying longer by telling them how empty the house feels.
MYTH: Menopause marks the permanent end of a woman’s period.
FACT: Most women regain their periods upon arriving in hell.
MYTH: Perimenopause symptoms can begin in your 30s.
FACT: You need to take a deep breath and drink a glass of water.
MYTH: After menopause, women cannot become pregnant.
FACT: Scientists know very little about the nascent field of women’s health.
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