Menopause Myths 🤥 Explanations ⬇️⁣ ⁣ 1) Menopause starts at 50: The average age for natural menopause is 51, but it can start as early as the 30s or 40s. Menopause is officially diagnosed after a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months, marking the end of reproductive years.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 2) It ends your s*x life: Menopause doesn't necessarily end s*xual activity. Changes in estrogen and testosterone can affect libido and comfort, but treatments and personal adaptations can help maintain or improve sexual satisfaction.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 3) You can still get pregnant: You cannot conceive once you're fully menopausal, but during perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, pregnancy is still possible due to occasional ovulation.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 4) It's only about hot flashes: While up to 80% of women experience hot flashes, menopause can also bring mood changes, sleep problems, anxiety, memory issues, and more. It's a complex process with a range of symptoms.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 5) Weight gain is inev...