MYTH #1: Menopause Starts at 50

TRUTH: Many women start experiencing perimenopause in their late 30s or early 40s.
That means mood swings, weird periods, and sudden insomnia aren’t just “being emotional”—they’re hormonal signals. And no, you’re not too young to start Googling “why am I sweating in winter?”

MYTH #2: It Only Lasts a Year

TRUTH: Perimenopause can last anywhere from 4 to 10 years.
Yes, years. It’s not a light switch. It’s a slow (and sometimes wild) transition where estrogen levels fluctuate like a toddler on a sugar high.

MYTH #3: Hot Flashes Are the Only Symptom

TRUTH: There are over 34 recognized symptoms of menopause.
We’re talking brain fog, hair thinning, dry skin, anxiety, palpitations, and sudden rage at socks on the floor. (Totally valid, btw.)

MYTH #4: You Just Have to Suffer Through It

TRUTH: There are options—HRT, herbal remedies, lifestyle changes, and most importantly, support.
You don’t have to grin and bear it. You deserve answers, comfort, and a safe space to ask, “WTF is happening to my body?”

MYTH #5: It’s the End of Your Sex Life

TRUTH: Nope. It might change—but it’s far from over.
With the right support (lubricants, pelvic floor care, hormone balancing), your pleasure doesn’t need to retire. Menopause doesn’t mean goodbye to intimacy—it means redefining it on your terms.

Let’s Burn the Myths, Not Each Other

Sick of being misinformed, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to whisper about your symptoms in secret anymore.

Join the Meno Flames and Finesse forum—where real women talk real menopause, swap tips, share laughs, and hold space for the hard stuff.

What’s the worst menopause myth you’ve heard?
Tell us in the comments—or better yet, rant about it inside the forum. We love a good myth takedown.