What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor – CTV
May 05, 2026
A viral trend claims that a combination of common over-the-counter medications, specifically an allergy drug and an acid reducer, can ease symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
Perimenopause is the transitional time leading up to menopause, and it can begin several years before the final menstrual period, often in a woman’s early to mid-40s, though sometimes earlier. Menopause occurs when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, and the average age in the United States is around 52.
But back to the internet: Does this viral women’s health recommendation work — and is it safe?
I wanted to know what the science shows and what women with menopausal symptoms should do to manage them, so I reached out to CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University. She previously served as Baltimore’s health commissioner.
