What do women, Doctors, and professionals keep getting wrong about menopause?In this myth-busting episode of Is It Hot In Here?, Dr Naomi Potter takes on 13 of the most common menopause misconceptions—and sets the record straight.From “HRT causes cancer” to “Menopause means the end of my sex life” and “Menopause starts at 50”, Naomi unpacks the facts behind the misinformation and outdated advice that too many women are still being told today.Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or knee-deep in hot flushes and hormone confusion, this episode will empower you with clarity, science-backed answers, and a big sigh of relief.Further reading:https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hormones-and-hrt https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-risks-and-benefits https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/signs-hrt-is-not-working https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/testosterone-and-menopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/contraception-in-menopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-and-breast-cancer https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-perimenopause https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/blog/hrt-weight-gainFollow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18evLF7Fep/?mibextid=wwXIfr For more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/ Follow the podcast on Instagram @podcast_naomipotter#menopause #perimenopause #hrtChapters00:00:00 Intro00:00:23 Myth 1: Menopause doesn't start until 5000:01:10 Myth 2: You ca only be on HRT for 5 years00:02:18 Myth 3: You should just put up with menopause symptoms 00:03:08 Myth 4: Every women should be on HRT00:04:19 Myth 5: You are not menopausal if you have no symptoms 00:04:59 Myth 6: You need a blood test to diagnose menopause 00:07:12 Myth 7: HRT causes cancer00:09:43 Myth 8: You cannot use HRT if you have a family history of cancer00:13:16 Myth 9: Testosterone is only for men00:14:26 Myth 10: I cannot get pregnant once I start perimenopause00:16:13 Myth 11: Menopause means the death of sex00:16:54 Myth 12: I will gain weight during menpause00:18:26 Myth 13: Quality of life goes downhill from menopause

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