Key facts to counter online misinformation about perimenopause

The idea that older women cannot have the combined pill is erroneous, says a consultant. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

A growing number of women are seeing misleading information about perimenopause on social media – prompting concerns that some could be led to false conclusions that obscure real underlying health difficulties or even create the risk of unintended pregnancies.

Here are some of the key facts behind the problem.