October 18, 2026 is World Menopause Day.
Ah, menopause.
We spent decades not knowing anything about you, and now you’re everywhere. Like our own little Timothée Chalamet.
Don’t get us wrong – the more people talk about menopause, the better. For far too long, women have had to struggle through brain fog, mood swings, and hot flashes without saying a word.
The conversation surrounding menopause is now louder than ever, proof that we have the power to change the narrative and the way we approach this completely natural time in life that all women experience.
In fact, about 1.3 million people in the United States will reach menopause this year alone. But when you consider that fewer than half of women ages 50 to 64 have not been informed by their doctor about what to expect during menopause, it’s easy to see why misinformation still exists.
Here we debunk some common myths about menopause and give you the facts that all menstruating people need to know.