U.S.HEALTH WATCH
Perimenopause is everywhere, and so is the misinformation about HRT
Dr Paula Briggs, a sexual and reproductive health consultant, joined the Guardian's science podcast to explain why experts are alarmed by rising misinformation about HRT; the feed is not a clinic.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Perimenopause is everywhere. How do you know if you’re in it? – podcast”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:48 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPerimenopause is suddenly everywhere, with celebrities sharing their stories and doctors giving advice online, and that awareness is helping a lot of women put a name to what they feel.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBut there is a catch. A growing number of women are running into misinformation about treatments like hormone replacement therapy, known as HRT.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Guardian's science podcast talked to Dr Paula Briggs, a consultant in sexual and reproductive health, about why experts have raised the alarm.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe worry is that the feed is louder than the clinic.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the advice is to check with an actual doctor before trusting a stranger's video.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYeah. The algorithm has never once held a medical license.
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