# Perimenopause is everywhere. How do you know if you’re in it?

An episode of [Science Weekly](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/136697669), 27 Oct 2026, 15 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/10/26-74637-gnl.20261027.mf.perimenopause_misinfo.mp3

Perimenopause has become a hot topic, with celebrities sharing their experiences and doctors offering tips and advice online. But despite the benefits of growing awareness, a rising number of women are now encountering misinformation about treatments such as HRT. Madeleine Finlay hears from Dr Paula Briggs, a consultant in sexual and reproductive health, about why experts have raised the alarm. Science correspondent Nicola Davis gives the facts on symptoms, tests and treatments. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

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