Menopause: Myth Vs. Fact

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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