Can I link to my product or my blog?
No. The rule “No soliciting, self-promotion” bans advertising, self-promotions, and market research, including using this community to drive traffic elsewhere.
Subreddit guides
r/Menopause rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Menopause: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 228,873
- Verified
- September 27, 2026
- Category
- Health and fitness communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- All genders welcome: We are all here to learn about menopause and how to help anyone experiencing menopause, so be supportive and respectful.
- Code of Conduct: Please keep all discussions civil and on-topic. Bullying, trolling, and other unwelcome behaviour will not be tolerated. Participation must adhere to the [Reddit Rules](https://redditinc.com/policies/reddit-rules) and [Reddiquette](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette).
- Read the wiki and search this community before posting a new question: The [Menopause Wiki](https://menopausewiki.ca/) has a wealth of information and is constantly updated. Very few questions are unique and yours has likely been answered here already.
- Stay on-topic: While the menopause transition covers a gamut of issues, please attempt to stay on-topic. Low-quality/effort contributions and repeat questions may be removed at our discretion.
- No sharing of lab results (this includes all labs/levels/values): We cannot interpret lab results and are not a substitute for medical advice. Questions about lab results should be directed to your medical professional.
- Link to high-quality, original research: Any references to scientific data should include links to the original research whenever possible (peer-reviewed medical journals or respectable news sources).
- Research surveys and studies MUST be pre-approved by the moderators: Requests must include the full scope and intent of the research/surveys before approval is considered. Those choosing to participate in surveys, must do so at their own risk.
- No soliciting, self-promotion: You can recommend products/methods that work for you, but soliciting clients, customers, patients, etc. is not allowed. No advertising, self-promotions, or market research, including using this community to drive traffic elsewhere.
- AI content policy: AI-generated content may be used for translation services only. Users must indicate its use at the top of the post/comment. AI-generated content is often inaccurate/incomplete and can easily mislead in a plausible tone, which creates an unnecessary burden for moderators.
Works well
- A short first-person comment sharing what a specific method or product did for you, with no link and no ask, which “No soliciting, self-promotion” explicitly allows.
- A supportive reply to someone having a rough week, since the community asks everyone to be supportive and respectful under “All genders welcome”.
- A question about the menopause transition that you could not find in the wiki or in past threads, which respects “Read the wiki and search this community before posting a new question”.
- A comment that cites a peer-reviewed study and links the original research, as “Link to high-quality, original research” requires.
- A moderator-approved research request, submitted with full scope and intent before posting, if you genuinely need survey participants.
Avoid
- Posting any link that sends people to your site, since driving traffic elsewhere is named as off limits in “No soliciting, self-promotion”.
- Asking members to interpret lab results or posting your own values, which breaks “No sharing of lab results (this includes all labs/levels/values)”.
- Launching a survey or study without moderator approval, which “Research surveys and studies MUST be pre-approved by the moderators” requires.
- Sharing AI-written posts or comments without disclosure, since the “AI content policy” allows AI only for translation and requires you to flag it at the top.
- Dropping a generic product pitch, because “Stay on-topic” lets moderators remove low-quality contributions at their discretion.
- Being pushy or dismissive in comments, which risks removal under “Code of Conduct” for uncivil behaviour.
What r/Menopause Is For
This community exists so people can learn about menopause and support anyone going through it. The description sets the tone with a joke, quoting 'menopause isn't really that bad'... said no woman ever, so expect a room that mixes honesty about a hard transition with a bit of humour. The first rule, “All genders welcome”, makes clear that anyone can post and comment as long as they are supportive and respectful. Most posts are personal questions about symptoms, treatments, and daily life during the transition, and the moderators point people to the Menopause Wiki before asking something new, because very few questions are unique. This is a peer support space, not a marketplace, and the rules treat medical professionals, not Redditors, as the right source for lab interpretations.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that decides everything for a founder is “No soliciting, self-promotion”. It bans advertising, self-promotions, and market research, and it even names using this community to drive traffic elsewhere as off limits. That closes the door on link drops, launch posts, and funnel-style content. “Stay on-topic” is the second gate, because low-quality or low-effort contributions and repeat questions may be removed at the moderators' discretion. “Link to high-quality, original research” matters if you ever cite science, since references to scientific data should link to the original research, like peer-reviewed medical journals or respectable news sources. “Research surveys and studies MUST be pre-approved by the moderators” means any survey or study needs approval first, with the full scope and intent shared before approval is considered. “No sharing of lab results (this includes all labs/levels/values)” removes anything that asks the community to interpret labs, because the community is not a substitute for medical advice. Finally, the “AI content policy” allows AI-generated content for translation services only, and its use must be indicated at the top of the post or comment.
What To Post
Think participation, not promotion. A good post here is a genuine question about the menopause transition, or a supportive comment that shares what worked for you personally. The rule “No soliciting, self-promotion” actually leaves one door open, because you can recommend products or methods that work for you, as long as you are not soliciting clients, customers, or patients. So a plain, honest comment like this helped me, talk to your own doctor, fits the room. If you want to cite research, follow “Link to high-quality, original research” and link the peer-reviewed journal or respectable news source directly. If you ever want to run a survey, follow “Research surveys and studies MUST be pre-approved by the moderators” and message the moderators with the full scope and intent first. Before posting a new question, read the wiki and search the community, because repeat questions may be removed.
What To Avoid
The fastest way to get removed is self-promotion. The rule “No soliciting, self-promotion” bans advertising, self-promotions, and market research, and it specifically calls out using this community to drive traffic elsewhere. So no launch posts, no discount codes, no come read my blog links, and no asking people to sign up for anything. Surveys and studies are also blocked until moderators approve them, and the rule “Research surveys and studies MUST be pre-approved by the moderators” says you must share the full scope and intent before approval is even considered. Never post lab results or ask anyone to interpret labs or values, because “No sharing of lab results (this includes all labs/levels/values)” removes those and points people to their medical professional. Keep AI out of your writing, since the “AI content policy” allows AI-generated content for translation services only and requires disclosure at the top of the post or comment. And stay civil and on-topic, because “Code of Conduct” and “Stay on-topic” let moderators remove low-effort contributions and unwelcome behaviour.
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Common questions about r/Menopause
Can I mention something that helped me, like a product or method?
Yes. The same rule says you can recommend products or methods that work for you, as long as you are not soliciting clients or customers.
I want to run a survey here. Is that allowed?
Yes, but only under “Research surveys and studies MUST be pre-approved by the moderators”, and you must share the full scope and intent before approval is considered.
Can I cite a study in a comment?
Only if it links to original research, such as peer-reviewed medical journals or respectable news sources, per “Link to high-quality, original research”.
Can I use AI to draft my post?
No. The “AI content policy” allows AI-generated content for translation services only, and its use must be indicated at the top of the post or comment.
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