EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 11 MIN
Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It
from Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast · host Dr Naomi Potter
The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihIn this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical advice still matters more than ever.With more women turning to Instagram, Google and AI for answers, this episode gives you practical tools to help you question what you see online, spot red flags, and feel more confident navigating menopause information safely.Menopause is complex, individual, and deeply personal. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, this episode will help you cut through the noise.Follow Dr Naomi Potter:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Why menopause advice online is rising00:24 – Social media and menopause information boom00:48 – Why menopause advice isn’t one-size-fits-all01:08 – How to safely navigate menopause advice01:36 – Why women use Instagram for menopause advice02:04 – HRT vs lifestyle: dangers of extreme advice02:56 – Why menopause clickbait works03:23 – Why personalised menopause care matters04:25 – Can AI give safe menopause advice?04:51 – Why AI menopause answers can be wrong05:25 – The risks of AI medical misinformation05:56 – What menopause deepfakes actually are06:26 – How menopause experts are faked online06:56 – 3 ways to spot fake menopause advice08:26 – How to check menopause specialist credentials09:07 – Can anyone call themselves a menopause expert?09:56 – Why quick online health answers feel reassuring10:29 – Why doctors still matter in menopause care10:54 – When AI gives unsafe HRT advice11:20 – The safest way to get menopause advice#menopause #drnaomipotter #fakenews
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