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Among the top 20 advertised supplements, common ingredients such as black cohosh and chaste tree extract showed inconsistent evidence. Nearly half (45%) contained proprietary blends, limiting transparency. The average monthly cost was $43.49 (USD).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Menopause supplement marketing on Instagram is dominated by non\u2010clinicians and often lacks supporting evidence or regulatory oversight. 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