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View AllMenopause facts vs. fiction
There are a lot of misconceptions about perimenopause and menopause. Let's take a few common ones and establish the truth.
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MYTH: Pregnancy isn't possible during perimenopause
A woman in perimenopause is still fertile even if she may be experiencing irregular periods. While conception becomes less common as women age, it's still possible during this phase.
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MYTH: You just have to deal with symptoms
There are many ways women can help alleviate their symptoms, from supplements like Amberen to lifestyle changes and more.
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MYTH: Menopause never starts before age 50
Although the average age a woman in the U.S. begins menopause is around 50, each woman's experience is unique, with perimenopause starting as early as 35.