# @doctor.siya on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLQEIz4CUER
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61679647-doctorsiya-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-23T17:07:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Siyamak Saleh, MD (@doctor.siya) — https://gondola.cc/doctor.siya

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Menopause Myths 🤥 Explanations ⬇️⁣
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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.⁣⁣⁣
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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.⁣⁣⁣
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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.⁣⁣⁣
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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.⁣⁣⁣
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5) Weight gain is inevitable: Hormonal changes can slow metabolism, but lifestyle choices like diet and exercise play a crucial role. Weight gain isn't a guaranteed outcome of menopause; with proactive management, it can be prevented or minimized.

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