Halle Berry discusses menopause

[@Therobynnicole]

I’m 54 and I must say, she is representing the over 50 club quite well. ❤️

[@itsnoahonfire]

And she doesn’t look pumped full of fix a flat. She still looks like herself.

[@GWU-VideoSoul]

@@itsnoahonfire 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@elnoawilson101]

Agreed.

[@lopresti4559]

We are the same age. do u still get your period? I do, every month. !

[@mellimel1174]

@@lopresti4559, it’s different for every woman.

[@shastamoon3354]

Such a must needed conversation and OMG does she not age!

[@Stopbeingshallow]

Celebrities never age.

[@galeparsons4731]

This is a much needed conversation. So glad that it is happening. I am a 60 year old woman who is post-menopausal, but when I first started menopause, not one of my Doctors, male or female, related any of my symptoms to menopause. I thought I was pregnant, that my heart was going bad, and that I had mental issues. It wasn’t until a church member, friend of mine, who was also a nurse, gave me an article which listed about 37 symptoms of menopause, that I knew and understood what was happening to me, because I was experiencing over half of them. Like you all said, no one was talking about it. The only symptom I knew about menopause was hot flashes. So at our women’s health fair at my church, I had another nurse friend to come and enlighten us on the subject. Halle is so right. We have to make it ok to talk about. This is answered prayer 🙏🏾!

[@calashibryant295]

Thank you for sharing. I keep saying I feel like my chest is heavy at times, feel sickly. This encourages me to dig deeper. Thank you! ❤

[@galeparsons4731]

@@calashibryant295 I do want to encourage you to not become fearful. If you are perimenopausal or in full blown menopause, you are probably just experiencing some of the symptoms. The fear of not knowing for me caused me to become anxious and the heart palpitations, which is also from menopause to become worse. The fear took on a life of its own, lol. But once I knew what was happening, all the fear and 95% of the anxiety went away. Prayer and knowledge are powerful things. Thank God for his grace and mercy🙏🏾.

[@astralarchaeology5840]

I did an entire podcast on Menopause recently, called "Menopause - An Unforeseen State of Suffering", on Spotify. I tried to paste the link here but no dice. The podcast series is called "Death by a Thousand Cuts." Everything that you need to know is in that 14 minute episode, including symptoms. I hope it helps!

[@sbloome77]

Same I feel like I have heart issues, back pain, etc. but it’s probably more like menopause symptoms

[@iluvjohnny08]

@@galeparsons4731YES!! Thought I was going crazy- been in perimenopause for years now!!

[@alecjmariano2066]

Happy 58th Birthday 🥳 to Halle Berry

[@GWU-VideoSoul]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALLE BERRY 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉YEA , YEA !!!!!!🎂🎂🎂⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@BayouBarbie504]

That’s crazy! 58?! Where? She’s the same age as my mama. Absolutely gorgeous. Happy Birthday!❤

[@lejlasas9103]

She looks 25!

[@alecjmariano2066]

@@lejlasas9103 oh really

[@W4363]

58??? Wow!!! I'm 49 and she looks better than me 😁 !

[@melodies38]

I’m in menopause right now. Thank you Halle for speaking up for us.

[@MelSpeaksMD]

I applaud Halle for using her platform to change the conversation around menopause. Ultimately, the issue is how we view aging in this society. Youth is celebrated and the elders are discarded. Older women are constantly trying to look younger rather than focusing on aging gracefully. Saying someone is going through menopause implies that they are “old” which no one wants to be. That’s the issue.

[@semoneg2826]

So true😊😊😊

[@victoriamarx3267]

I'm almost 43 and have been experiencing peri menopause symptoms for 3 years, sleeplessness, hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, hair loss, heart flutters, the list goes on and on

[@anna_annah]

check your thyroid

[@swoo4914]

Solidarity to my sister in perimenopause. Always worth getting checked, but my thyroid is fine, i have your same symptoms, you arent imagining this fresh hell. ❤

[@melissah170]

Same @victoriamarx3267 Many people don't realize that insomnia is involved in this 'reverse puberty'. Just saw my ob/gyn last week, just turned 43 this week 😂

[@mazzystarr7078]

balancing hormones is needed for many people at all different ages. the sooner we get that, the better.

[@Gigi-xc6rb]

Anxiety also

[@Ms.Poolchan]

No one talked to me about menopause. I was in tears when it came I was not prepared in my 40’s . I thought it would be later on. All that I know now I share with any woman. They always looked shocked by my blunt discussion but they ask questions and learn.

[@astralarchaeology5840]

I was 39 when it hit me

[@laffietaffie]

How is the libido and climax ability is all I want to know, I can deal with everything else but not if that goes.

[@surlespasdondine]

@@laffietaffie does not go away at all

[@laffietaffie]

@@surlespasdondine 🙏🏾 thank you kindly for replying 🤗

[@semoneg2826]

That pre menopause not menopause...menopause is when your period totally stop

[@takishajohnson7145]

I agree! I went into menopause at 40 yrs old. It took 3 years and 5 doctors to acknowledge what I had been researching. Then, I got some very expensive hormone replacement treatment that didn't help. I had cancer when I was young, and it depleted my estrogen. We need support in this and many issues like this for women.

[@balluv7253]

The same happened with me I had bilateral breast cancer & along with treatment it robbed me off my Estrogen - not sure if I will ever be able to feel normal again, even though I’m cancer free I’m still suffering due to menopause

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Maca powder. Make sure you boil it before putting it into a drink or smoothie. Magnesium Glycinate and Malatate at night. VitD3 & VitK2 daily. Also your Vot B complex. You need to feed the cells and the receptors.

[@barbaratomiceterovic7779]

I went straight into it after weaning my baby. I was 33 and devastated.

[@mariamorris4317]

@@jessicahitchens6926 why boil the maca? What are the benefits or the difference

[@MsShaunaaaa]

I love love this! So very true! As a 51 year old black woman who’s having the symptoms still after getting a hormone test to see if I’m premenopausal and them coming back as normal, it’s still going to happen. The dry eyes symptom got me. Never knew this.

[@TrinJuwan]

Same here. I can't believe Dr's are afraid to discuss REALITY!! That's like a Dr knowing you're dying, but doesn't tell you, yet proceeds to misdiagnose and offer ineffective/irrelevant prescriptions!😤

[@Littlething41]

They only focus on diabetes and cancer. Reproductive research is just as vital and exposes the link with diabetes and cancer.

[@a.e.7988]

​​@@TrinJuwanomg😮get over it..

[@joannepoole919]

​@@a.e.7988You get over it!

[@Marion51268]

What has colour to do with this?

[@YvonneWilliams-gc3pv]

I’m 60 now but when I was about 52, I was having some hot flashes at times but what scared me more than anything was the foggy brain. I actually thought I had some early dementia happening. I used to be great at remembering phones numbers and people’s names. Working at a large hospital, my coworkers would come to me so I could give them a certain department’s phone number right off the top of my head but suddenly I was unable to do this. New coworkers would get hired and I would forget their names. I had to ask my coworker who was already in menopause about this foggy brain stuff and she said oh yes that, you’ll be alright after 18mos or so. And she was right, I can now think much clearer and much better memory but it was a scary and embarrassing time for me.

[@oceans.and.deserts]

I hope it goes away! Over a year ago, I started walking into rooms and not remembering why. i l also lost something by putting it away in an obscure cabinet, but that only happened once. I have a strong family history of Alzheimer's and was very worried. It took so much research on my part to find out it was connected to peri-menopause (I was in my late 40s and unaware due to being on the pill to suppress my periods). Thanks for letting me know your brain fog was a temporary issue, because my new GYN said none of my symptoms are a phase and that this is how I'll be from now on. I'm still confused by that. I thought this was a transitional phase until we are post-menopausal. Back to the drawing board.

[@Gigi-xc6rb]

It's the anxiety for me

[@desmondnaraindoulatram7267]

Nothing wrong with menopause to me. It's natural. Great job Halle.

[@ChanelStyle101]

👍Also,❤❤❤Ms.#HalleBerry❣

[@suzycreemcheeze446]

I never experienced it. The only change was my periods becoming irregular, which led to an embarrassing experience in a restaurant. I was almost 46. Two years later I was finished with periods. I have no idea what the difficulty is. What has been problematic for you? I guess drinking soymilk was really the thing!

[@RobertaBriffa]

​@@suzycreemcheeze446 Just because you didn't experience it except for missed/finished cycle, doesn't mean other women don't suffer. And no, just soy milk won't solve the problem for others either. It may have helped you of course, but it's not like that for everyone. Different women experience different symptoms.

[@suzycreemcheeze446]

@@RobertaBriffa ....which is why I asked the person for more information. Sounds like you missed that part. 🙄 Most people don’t drink soymilk. They've taken just about all of it out of Whole Foods and substituting it with awful nut mylks with almost no nuts and lots of filler. Hormone therapy isn’t the answer. Menopause seems to be a Western phenomenon.

[@giovana4228]

@@suzycreemcheeze446 wow, I'm sorry but are you dumb? Go read more about it before saying it's a Western phenomenon. As per the comment above, just because you were lucky not to experience symptoms it doesn't mean everyone is the same.

[@JustJacQuaye]

39 year old here 🙋🏽‍♀️ and pushing into this convo as there are SO MANY changes I’m experiencing and trying to navigate on my own… Undergrad nor grad school prepared me, my career didn’t prepare me, motherhood didn’t prepare me, regular womanly check ups have NOT prepared me… it feels like I’m alone on this journey and the more I speak up to my healthcare professionals, the more I feel bypassed and symptoms not heard… absolutely makes you want to give up and say, “oh well”! Thankful to come across this video! Because you just can’t settle for “oh well”… you have to keep advocating!

[@sbloome77]

We should start more organizations for this topic of menopause

[@jessicahitchens6926]

39 is a good age to start researching. Loads of time. Think of women in their early 50s not knowing any of this. Its absolute nuts to me. I started researching in my mid 30s. Get those high quality supplements into you as well.

[@ferozalekota1722]

I don't understand why health practitioners don't believe that women can be peri-menopaual/menopausal in their late 30's. It happens. And it is so wrong to be dismissed

[@robinkaskey3251]

Post menopause is the best time in my life. I don't feel like, or act like, a piece of cheesecake. I don't care about the past because it's over. At 60, I finally own myself and am loving it. I have a passion for now; the year and now. Yay for Hally Berry; I'm such a fan.

[@astralarchaeology5840]

Yeah, I'm finally able to be me without the male gaze. How I dress and do my hair aren't for anyone but me now. It's very freeing - liberating.

[@laffietaffie]

I love sex and would miss it terribly, though, do libido and ability to climax significantly diminish or disappear?

[@GNW-wr5hk]

I'm 42, and started going through menopause 8 years ago. I❤ ❤it too.

[@suzettek2362]

I am so proud of you, Halle. What has happened to me and continues to happen to me is egregious. I am 62. Going through menopause for 10 years was horrific. Going through menopause yet doctors treating me for a mental illness was beyond incomprehensible. I trusted people who you are supposed to be able to count on. Everyone let me down. Today, I am fighting against those who should be protecting me. All because of being misdiagnosed and their failure to treat my symptoms properly. Before my mother passed away, she told me I was going through menopause. She shared with me her experience. It mimicked me , except I did not hear voices. It crushed my heart to know my beloved mother had such a horrific menopausal experience. After her death a couple of years ago, things became progressively worse. While trying to mourn my mothers abrupt passing, which caused a TIA in the left eye. My sight was partially obstructed. I have been mistreated by the police, the chief in my county, hospitals, and doctors. Being dubbed mentally ill when you're not is bad enough. Being sexually assaulted by a nurse's tech after being baker acted by a policeman out of my home. This action was executed against me and my husband's stern, NO. I, I'm just grieving my mother's death, fell on deaf ears. Well, I have yet to have anyone who can relate or understand. What has happened to me was the second nature of those who victimized me. I have no doubt that this treatment has been done repeatedly. It breaks my heart to know all of this started because I was considered mentally ill. Instead of someone who was going through menopause. I have reached out to the chief. I've reached out to the victim's advocate unit. I've written the governor. I wrote a grievance letter to the ombudsman of the hospital. No one has cared to take action on my behalf. I've asked the ombudsman of the hospital to give me the name of my assailant. He said he could not. I'm not sure what my next move will be, but I know I can not stay silent. Ladies, please listen to your body. Educate yourself on menopause. Be kind and give LOVE AND COMPASSION to your SELF. Never and I mean, never take the advice of just one doctor without thoroughly investigating their prognosis and asking many, many questions. Blessing, from someone who cares❤

[@nyc-gal]

If this is what menopause looks like; I want a full dose of it 😂 Halle looks extraordinary 😍

[@TB-oh8zl]

Me too and three😂

[@GWU-VideoSoul]

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[@michellecavalier.alexander]

Trust me it takes acceptance & management to get to where she is. It’s a mind fcuk until u face it head on. I applaud her

[@oceans.and.deserts]

I like Halle, but trust me that she is not the norm at all for what menopause or 50+ looks like. Kamala Harris is about a year older than her and looks her age, so she's the norm. I started peri-menopause right at 48 while still on the pill, and within 2 years, while still on the pill (now using as HRT), I aged at least 6 years and gained 7 lbs of mystery weight all in new areas like my stomach, upper arms, and back (this is called fat redistribution). The myriad of weird symptoms suck, such as not remembering why you went into a room, alopecia of the hairline/brows, and sebaceous hyperplasia on the face and neck, as does the fact that you suddenly see an old woman staring at you in the mirror. If I had Halle's money, I'd look great, too. She's right, though, as not one medical provider I saw could tell me why I developed all these random issues, although I recall one saying it may be "due to age." That's rather vague, and no one said peri-menopause once. I had to have a sit down with my new GYN this summer with a typed list of these non-GYN symptoms to finally get some semblance of an answer. I am a very educated patient, but the research just isn't there. Hopefully, Gen X women will forge the way for the subsequent generations of women who will also go through this big life transition called menopause.

[@GWU-VideoSoul]

@studyhardplayhard5086 YOU CAN USE ALL THE ANT AGING CREAM YOU WANT , YOU ARE STILL GOING TO GET WRINKLES, CROWS FEET, GRAY HAIR , AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT COMES WITH AGING.....EAT HEALTHY, STOP SMOKING , EXERCISE, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER💯💯 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@iamyoda1980]

The fact that she’s almost 60 and looks 30 is insane

[@ominolene]

ill be starting my menopause journey after 37 yrs old

[@GoldilocksOfficial1]

I’m 55 and I had zero symptoms! Cycle stopped at 50 and that’s that! I went back to 10 years old just like when it started when I was 10! 💯

[@slucas6303]

You’re very lucky

[@iamtvblake]

Love this 🩷 I just turned 60. So glad Halle is in the same stage with me. Her advocacy is giving me life 😊

[@princess17257]

I really appreciate this, I've been starting to feel this fear of being old, never had kids and I'm 37. It seems like I'm hitting a lot of milestones, but it seems like my peers are settling down with kids and marriage. I'm not in that place in life and society almost makes you feel guilty for not being there by 40. I feel just as vibrant as I did at 25 and it's good to see someone else who's older than me feeling the same way. ❤❤❤

[@daniellecaron9866]

YES! 💯% ❤ “Talk about it even if it makes them uncomfortable” 👏🏽 It’s the only way to destigmatize!

[@jenniferslowley4319]

Thank you, Ms Berry, from the UK. I have lost great relationships through lack of communication and understanding....from both sides. Sometimes, I had no idea why I felt so unsettled. I was ambushed by this unseen and misunderstood time in my life. Keep preaching!

[@johoare6991]

Dry eyes was the first symptom for me Sea Buckthorn oil heloed so much . Healthy fats are essential for brain health (sardines have the highest anount of Omega 3 )As estrogen begins to fall rapidly during peri joints ache so water is essential to cushion the joints Castor oil mixed with a small amout of carrier oil (jojoba ,coconut oil ) helps pains in the knees legs etc .Im 43 been perimenopause since 37 ive discovered the most help looking through KZbin and making loads of notes . Remember ladies we are incredible and we will get through this 😊

[@TheGymnast71]

so true. Im a health care practitioner and most practitioners dont know anything about menopause.

[@yolandabooker5507]

Yes, it's more than a hot flash!

[@shaundib.5907]

Im 39 and likely in perimenopause. My mom called me and told me not to discuss menopause with my partner because he will think I’m old. The stigma is real. I’m so happy this is coming to light. I’m so confused about what my body is doing.

[@antoniademetri]

And how old is your husband? Is he not old? 😂 what a backward way of thinking 🙄 no offence intended towards your mum but wow!

[@danilaroche1156]

​She's not married but he's getting the milk for free. This is error. He's using her.

[@cosmoxeyez7256]

How does she look Younger!!! ❤ The absolute Elegance!

[@wendee2822]

She's talking about Lichen Sclerosus which can be confused with something like Herpes. Alot of medical doctors are not aware of this diagnosis.

[@theunquietmindpodcast]

What a fantastic interview and topic! I’m on board and plan on working hard to eradicate the stigma attached to menopause and women aging. ❤❤❤❤

[@Trund27]

I’m here for this. No more staying in the shadows!! We are still people and still alive, and still AMAZING.

[@sasha48189]

This is me at 46 turning 47 don’t feel like myself anymore,,

[@dawnhilderbrand3659]

I'm 55 and haven't felt like myself in probably 5 years now unfortunately!

[@beebetter-plz]

That's exactly how I described it "I don't feel like myself." Everyone is different, but for me I found a great doctor (a woman) and got my hormones tested, and have been on the path to feeling good and healthy and strong again. Find a good doctor, who listens to you. Wishing you well. ❤

[@vudulove9345]

Sending love y'all way, stay healthy and beautiful ❤

[@astralarchaeology5840]

HRT ladies. Estrogen patch and Progesterone at night

[@beebetter-plz]

@@astralarchaeology5840 Yes indeed. Has helped me immensely..

[@EchosJourneys]

Every cell in our female bodies has estrogen receptors. Once that hormone level is off (too high/ too low) ANYTHING can go haywire. Just about anything wrong with us comes back to our hormones. Thank you so much for this Halle!!!

[@StillWatersRD2]

….that part! 👏🏾

[@astralarchaeology5840]

100% But because doctors aren't putting the pieces together, we spend our time going to specialist after specialist, chasing symptoms instead of realizing the root cause. I had to figure this out for myself.

[@oceans.and.deserts]

That's actually not true. The genes for estrogen receptors, which are divided into two types, are found within two chromosomes. The estrogen receptor *expressions* are found in several organs and systems, including the reproductive organs, but not all of the female body's cells by far.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Testosterone manufacturers Estrogen. Estrogen is an umbrella term for a number of hormones in the body. The gut is the biggest processing plant. That's why you need good gut health its paramount in women. The liver needs to working to capacity to filter out excess hormones. Every cell has receptors. Your eyeballs have receptors for estrogen. Your mouth and tongue.. That's why she said her eyes were at her in the video. Estradiol and Estriol.. Estrone is in the fat cells hence the belly weight. Lower level of estrogen not as good.

[@oceans.and.deserts]

@jessicahitchens6926 Testosterone in women is primarily produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands, and adipose tissue, albeit a small amount. Aromatase converts testosterone into estrogen. Obviously, the ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones, including testosterone, post-menopause. Not every woman has an abundance of different types of estrogen. Estradiol is highest in younger, non-pregnant women, estrone in post-menopausal women, and pregnant women have very elevated levels of estriol. Not every cell in the body has estrogen receptors, nor is the gut the primary processing plant for any reproductive hormone. Always happy to agree to disagree.

[@heatherlynn2107]

My mom and grandma were early menopausers. I entered 37 and started symptoms and it was crazy!! So much is related to perimenopause... Oh but you're in your 30s so it can't be... But it is... Now 41 and walking as graceful as possible.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

41 is so young. You need to prevent a lot of issues down the line though. Because your hormone deficient now. Research research research.

[@KB-ok1en]

Thank God for Halle and for all women who are bringing awareness to menopause and the needed healthcare. 💛💛💛

[@joannettedrivermoore7844]

Thanks for bringing awareness to this issue. As a trainer, I am devoted to helping my clients understand and manage these symptoms.

[@shellylen]

These hot flashes are KILLING ME!!!

[@joannettedrivermoore7844]

@@shellylen I tell my clients to cut out processed carbs, eliminate sugar, hydrate with water, incorporate magnesium (with glycinate + malate + D3), monitor your sleep and setup a sleep schedule, get 10,000+ steps per day, strength train, have your hormones tested and consider hormone replacement therapy. Also, there are OTC supplements on the market with phytoestrogens to help ease menopause symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog and fatigue. Literally, it learning a new way to live.

[@tmarie9609]

I’m so glad you all are talking about this! Seeing my aunts and mom go through “the change” gave me some insight BUT no one talked about it. So glad this is the conversation today!

[@lukeishacamp5914]

The Menopause Movement: Don’t be ashamed, we are women and will ALWAYS be ❤

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

Halle takes very good care of herself thats why she still looks good.

[@margh737]

Halle's tone is so sweet. She's also articulate.

[@KS-op5hb]

as someone facing this early due to cancer, I am so grateful this is being talked about! it is so challenging to navigate in the health care system, we need more support for sure.

[@DuskDawnSkies444]

Hit premature ovarian insufficiency (early menopause) at 32 unknowingly. Devastating. And so happy this is being covered now!! I had panic attacks, hot flashes, brain fog, indecision, total fatigue - no one could tell me it was due to low estrogen aka heading toward menopause.

[@jenkinsbelle]

❤❤❤❤❤ so glad this discussion took place!!! My best friend is so amazing and she refers to it as “the men all pause” as the song goes. I’m looking forward to this next phase of life because of candid discussions like these!! Thank you Robin and Halle for bringing this to the forefront!!!!

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

I went into perimenopause at 37 do to premature ovarian failure and also misdiagnosed with things its frustrating wasn't getting my period but 2 to 3 times a year now at 45 I've been through menopause no longer getting periods its frustrating that our health care is horrible in US I'm glad Halle is speaking out love her 😊❤

[@geishaglamify]

I went into perimenopause at 32 due to POF too. I am 40 now and haven't had my period since 33. I still have yet to get a Doc to help.

[@cassandraw2861]

@@geishaglamify i stop having periods at 28 fulll menopause went to several doctors they couldn’t figure out why they said I had no eggs in my ovaries couldn’t give me answer I’m 56

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Homepath and Naturopath.. you have a lot of options over there you just need to look for them. Yes the food and diet is appalling but women can get around it with knowledge.

[@ominolene]

i want to have baby when after 35yrsold

[@geishaglamify]

@@cassandraw2861 it's so annoying that doctors can't even tell us why.

[@terrianncroker1795]

My experience was ... horrible.. I had all 35 symptoms... Could barely walk all my joints hurt SO bad ...had to do my own research to help myself... Still had to run the home and take care of others ... Ive been very active my whole life .. the weight gain ... No excuse other than the change...it ...was ... horrible

[@astralarchaeology5840]

Same! I got on HRT. Getting better now.

[@Tvfleoles8]

I got pre-menopause at 38 . Boy let me tell you I went crazy mentally. Thank god to Femoston I am doing well.

[@travJ420]

She's so beautiful like her smile just melts your heart seriously 😍

[@mendi5]

Gosh, this woman is so gorgeous...Loved her since I was a little girl. Sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@thrivewitthobi]

Wow! What a much-needed interview! There I was thinking that these conversations are happening at a better rate in first-world countries! One week ago, I started posting content here on YT on women's health focusing on menopause because for me, menopause came in my thirties and I had no clue what was going on, my healthcare professional seemed not to know where to get the information to help me. So, almost 15 years later since I hit menopause, my friends are now in peri-menopause but I am realising that we are still not talking about it or because it has shame attached to it. We have to destigmatize this natural transition of life and speak about it intergenerational so the next generation is better knowledgeable and has better resources! Thank you for this episode.!

[@eileens7671]

She is soooo beautiful ❤ Inside and out💕

[@MissAnkh_ah]

She looks amazing 🤩

[@elisataylor-carthon5450]

An excellent, informative, and much needed conversation! Thank you!

[@blkyogi999]

No ma’am… doctors aren’t interested in being educated… it’s a mess out here… if it was a man’s reproductive system, we wouldn’t be having these conversations… very sad

[@myiashanel]

I’m only 31, so I’m not there yet, but this was very informative. I know the older women in my family refer to it as “the change”.

[@astralarchaeology5840]

So hormones can start to fluctuate in your 30's, be aware. It happened to me.

[@oceans.and.deserts]

You can prevent both symptoms by taking estrogen and progesterone (or estrogen only if you do not have a uterus). I am in peri-menopause and still take my combo birth control pill to avoid those issues, as well as chronic, heavy bleeding like my mother had, which led to a full hysterectomy that I don't want. It's good to learn about things in advance, so kudos to you to start so young. To my knowledge, I didn't start peri-menopause until 48, so you probably have a long time of normalcy.

[@lorettasehlmeyer3020]

Hallelujah!!! No one EVER prepared us for anything else other than hot flashes. There is so much to be discussed and preventive measures to be taken to avoid painful situations. Thank you!

[@SabrinaMaye-yo4tv]

It’s not menopause, most MD’s are clueless about pretty much everything. They are medicators, not healers. As with any chronic condition, it is up to the individual to do the research and find a holistic doctor to work with, there are plenty of them out there who are very knowledgeable about menopause.

[@emaaustin1620]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Halle is such a youthful person . She educates and advocates for women’s health. She’s a great role model….

[@momo37able]

Awesome conversation!! Thank you

[@hitgirl3472]

Halle is the Best Spokesperson for something like this she is SO WELL VERSED in Communication with all her accolades. Thats without saying the beauty she got!

[@aquilliaalowonle9106]

There definitely needs to be more education about menopause. I found Dr. Louise Newson to be incredibly informative when it comes to that subject. She has KZbin videos and Podcast that talk about all of the symptoms of menopause.

[@samanthasamantha1830]

Thank you! I will look up her channel. Thanks for sharing this information with us!

[@janicenelson2990]

Thank you for passing it on 🎉

[@sophiearshi2769]

thank you , I needed this

[@constanceelise2986]

Thank you - her forum is very informative. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@calynnie]

This was great…thank you ladies I have been so miserable and needed this info🙏🏽

[@JunePolk-o3r]

I had fibroid embolization surgery to remove my fibroids at age 47. About 3 weeks later I started getting these sudden hot flashes nightly. My husband called as menopause before I even realized what they were….. my doctor never informed me that the procedure could but me into full blown menopause!

[@arami3057]

I had the same procedure done and thankfully my gynae gave me an estradiol and the hot flashes went away. 5 years in (42 now) with my doctors guidance I have stopped taking it (so far I have not experienced hot flashes) but I am going to have my bloodwork done to check my overall hormone levels and cholesterol. This is my year to put my health first, exercising 3 times a week, no sugar or processed foods, prioritizing sleep, reduced stress and I am feeling fab!

[@guildedbutterfly]

@@arami3057what kind of workout are you doing and what kind of diet? Have you been able to lose weight? My dr put me on estraidol and progesterone but I got scared so I stopped taking it. So now I'm just trying to figure out what to do to help myself.

[@debbieo5240]

Had fibroid embolization surgery as well and immediately within 3 weeks was in full blown menopause. Was completely unprepared for the nightmare it was. 6 years later and I have never felt the same as before.

[@arami3057]

@guildedbutterfly I have been doing pilates for 12+years and now added resistance and weight training. Im not on a specific diet I just watch what I eat +prepare all my food from scratch. lots of fresh veggies and lean protein, whole foods, with absolutely no processed foods or sugar. Sleep is also very important to help your body heal.

[@guildedbutterfly]

@@arami3057thank you for responding. I really appreciate it. My problems are processed foods. I will give it a try. I've gained a lot of weight. But it helps to know someone is successful. Thank you. 😊

[@annegreenwood3624]

such a big help to hear about a subject that needs to be brought out of the dark ages she looks so beautiful

[@sbloome77]

I am 46 going through first stages of perimenopause. I had a female nurse who told me I would just “have to live with [it]” when I told her I had a nonstop period. I scheduled another nurse (thank god for her!) who gave me a regimen that has now made my period almost nonexistent and has made me more confident in this phase of my life ❤

[@muhlaynee]

what is the regimen?

[@yvettelatin6885]

@@muhlayneeI’d like to know too

[@indrikomalasari6168]

What is the regimen?

[@sbloome77]

@@muhlaynee everyone is different so what helped me may not be right for you. It’s up to your doctor or nurse to find a good plan for you.

[@sbloome77]

I think the key is to always get a second opinion

[@whoknows6290]

She looks amazing!!! Thank you so much. I am living in perimenopause right now , and I am going through a lot of changes that I do not yet understand. My doctor prescribed me some HRT to help with the symptoms. But yet, he still doesn’t tell me, what perimenopause is all about. I have to educate myself about it. And I can talk about this openly, no ashamed because, it is part of every woman’s life. We will all go through it, there’s no way around it.

[@erin3292]

I was just thinking today about figuring out a way to do research on menopause for the benefit of women’s health. Thank you Halle Berry!!! ✨🙏✨

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

I love that she's using her platform to push back against stigmas against women. There are FAR TOO MANY social harms and unreasonable expectations against women. I love to see this!

[@leichaurellelux7547]

6:38 The moment I tried talking about it nobody wanted to listen until I flipped my switch. For the first time I was afraid of myself it was hormone horror. I finally got help and feel better about myself and proud to be aware of myself.

[@zsuzsuspetals]

Halle makes menopause look good! My gosh does she look amazing and she's speaking so much truth.

[@melindam2180]

Thank you❤, I appreciate this segment on GMA. Robin, Halley, & the physicians are the BEST!

[@whatsupw9017]

She looks so good not like some old lady, because she's still young, i see people the same age just give up on them self, go Halle looking beautiful thank you for talking about it we definitely need more of this ❤❤💃🏽

[@autumnsmom1117]

Thanks, Halle Berry and GMA. This is the discussion that needs to be addressed. I truly feel sorry for the generation(s) of women in the past who suffered in silence such as my grandmothers, grandaunts, etc. Woman have to be their own advocate. They may refer to it as, "the change of life," but we gotta get this right. I now refer to perimenopause as half-time and menopause as the 7th inning stretch. Then postmenopause as third and fourth quarter. Eventually, entering the finals, then scoring a field goal and / or touch down. Why? You have made it this far and you're still here. Winning in this game of life. #girls #ladies #women

[@mrskeshspeaks6540]

Therapy and information!!!

[@neonpandas]

I’m not in menopause yet but most of my worst experiences with doctors have been male gynos and endocrinologists. They think just because they went to medical school they know it all but they haven’t lived as a woman and there are things a book just cannot teach you unless you experience it. This is why I explicitly only have female gyno and endocrinologists.

[@TheAfiyfah]

The women are just as bad, if not worse in many cases. You might also be surprised that many women report having a better experience with a male doctor than they did with female doctors. Sex isn’t a determining factor. A solid understanding of menopause complexities is.

[@gabigrimm6590]

OMG!! And please have Dr. Lisa Mosconi, who wrote "Menopause Brain". She can shed light on so many issues and options. It's worth it!

[@YogaHippie70]

I went through peri not understanding all my issues with my joints and an extra 10 pounds was a symptom of perimenopause. Once I was officially in menopause I started to figure it out. I have never stopped talking about it since I turned 50! I’m 54 now and as long as I eat VERY CLEAN I don’t have too many problems. Thank you for sharing such an important topic.

[@angelangel4476]

Love Halle❤ Thank you for this information 😊

[@jessaabraham]

God bless this woman. Health care workers don’t know about this is sad. I am in different Facebook communities. People are lost and great women trying to help each other. It’s such a shame medical communities are not well equipped and trained for perimenopause and menopause. It is sad. But thank you Halle Berry for taking a step. Schools provided awareness when girls starts menstruating. But at work no one is talking about it. Women are struggling just like when we were pregnant. Poor people I never knew till I am in it. Awareness is needed more than what is available. Thank heavens for online communities.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

No school anywhere tells kids about menopause.

[@jessaabraham]

@@Michelle-pn9xt corrected as I never thought anyone would read it as such. “ schools provided awareness when girls starts” to menopause.

[@AncientOne222]

I am 51 ain't no easing into menopause the rampant incessant joint pain, random racing heart rate, dry eyes, random pains, panic attacks, mood swings, etc ain't easy to deal with. HRT is not helping me at all and I am on 1mg of estrogen.

[@amandawhisnant2270]

Me too.

[@gaphneastanislaus8482]

She's so damn pretty. Happy Belated Birthday Halle. 🎉

[@TerenaTCloud]

She truly looks beautiful and grows more beautiful with age

[@harmony3s]

Halle is such an Inspiration in her passion of wanting to help All women.. I agree so many doctors are not educated in Peri/Menopause/Post. I'll be 50 in Nov, have been Peri for 2 yrs now, I've learned more abt what I'm going thru online or in books vs my Dr. visits. This is Real. I pray for change. Much love Halle!

[@obibear123]

She is very lucky for menopause- she doesn’t look a day over 35!! UK is very supportive of HRT!!

[@mimiaquariusharris6244]

I remember when I was a teenager my aunt was embarrassed to speak the word. I never learned about menopause until I was an adult. I was thirty five when I was diagnosed. Before that I was watching a very interesting and knowledgeable program on PBS, menopause. Doctors telling us we’re to young to be going through menopause well, there was a young woman who was only twenty years old who was diagnosed after many missed diagnosis. Maybe now doctors will start playing attention to women and stop dismissing us like they did concerning hear attacks. Thank you Halle❤

[@mellimel1174]

Yeah, they used to call it “the Change”

[@jlemmink]

I went through HELL, I was so upset there was no REAL HELP ! I'm ok now but wow took years. I wanted to do what Halle Berry is doing but I didn't have a platform, she does. I'm supporting her and calling my representatives to support this BILL. Thank you Halle !!

[@sonianeptune4949]

About 5 years ago my gyn(female) told me I was in perimenopause and a few months later I went to my primary(male) and conveyed her message THIS man nearly ran out of the office!!!!!

[@travJ420]

Watching a video like this will make u feel so old. How is she going thru menopause I feel like I just watched her in that James Bond movie coming out of the water

[@ToOpen6seven]

😂 lol right! 🎉cause she looks the same with her gorgeous self!

[@iamkellijackson]

Just wow! This so important. Hats off to Halle for opening up this dialogue.

[@ktrudy1]

HB is beautiful as ever. She looks so young. ❤❤❤❤

[@MollyLevy-r8x]

Mine hit at 47. I'm 50 now and post-menopause. Didn't realize my eyes could dry out. That explains it!

[@NellieKAdaba]

I'm 43, it's not time yet for me.

[@dr.aniasara7038]

Thank you Halle! Many doctors have mis-diagnosed often, and in a lot of areas. They are not educated in many areas. MD's need to be educated on a regular basis. They can't just receive a diploma and that's it.

[@astralarchaeology5840]

100% I know she said it wasn't her doctor's fault - but I beg to differ! He should be educating himself his whole career!

[@oceans.and.deserts]

They are educated on a regular basis via all the continuing education credits needed to maintain their medical licenses. If they choose to not take courses on menopause, they are doing their patients a disservice.

[@JoslinMartin-ri8vt]

I got early menopause and I’m only 42 young

[@coldogno7]

i got early erectile dysfunction and im only 40 young

[@vgloveforlife]

Me too at 43

[@sarahkelly2268]

I went through full menopause by 45 started at 35

[@JoslinMartin-ri8vt]

@@sarahkelly2268 wow that’s good to know

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

me at 37 premature ovarian failure they say who knows didn't have a good doctor sadly now at 45 I'm in menopause still symptoms have diminished some but still very present

[@DarrenPeil]

Halle is still beautiful

[@ft8078]

💯❤️💃🏽‼️

[@vgloveforlife]

Still? Why would she not be?

[@edyann]

​@@vgloveforlifeHe or she meant well, I'm sure but I know. I hate it when they say that. I'm almost 47 and detest it when people tell me that I STILL look well for a woman of my age.

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

​@@vgloveforlife sadly because there's a Stigma older women aren't beautiful anymore sadly😢

[@ddrew4107]

@@Lisa-kz7vw yea that word “still”as if it’s a miracle she beautiful at her age.

[@tarared7668]

I'm 50 and on perimenopause rn, I'm telling u it's horrible. I have to educate myself abt it watching a lot of utube videos. Doctors are useless. One dr told me to go to ER and I did. Now my bill is $8k fr the ER visit. I despise menopause; hope women go through it easily. I don't feel like myself anymore. Thank u Halle for speaking😘

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

You hope women go through it easily? Which women. All women are not the same.

[@LillianChiarella]

I am 54, and when I went to the doctor about my symptoms, he prescribed anti-despressives which I refuse to take. I am NOT depressed.

[@lesliestratton536]

Thank you so much for profiling menopause…finally it can be discussed in public. I’m a vibrant 65 yr old female who has paid out of pocket to see a naturopath for ten years because “traditional” medicine will not recognize that these symptoms can be managed instead of just accepted as part of aging! Please, please, please young women, keep talking, keep getting in front of the people (men) who can start funding research on women’s issues! Thank you, thank you!

[@shayle62]

When I was in perimenopause I was having tingling in my knees hands and feet. Went and did all the tests all came back normal. Still i was stressed for a year. No one told me anything about menopause! I did my own research with my symptoms and figured it out! I’m now post menopausal and feeling great except for a hot flash here and there with the occasional tingling. I remember mentioning menopause to some of the drs I was referred to and they looked at me like I was crazy! Couldn’t answer if menopause might have been a factor. 😡

[@astralarchaeology5840]

Same!

[@laffietaffie]

All I wanna know is do the libido and ability to climax disappear? 😭

[@cathygarner6867]

Thank you 😊

[@CandyCoated96]

I realized I do not know anything about menopause but it is something all women eventually go through. My mom never taught me even though I heard her say a few things about being in the stage. This made me want to go to her and ask questions. How strange Halle's doctor didn't know the symptoms of menopause. But when I was in school I learned that herpes can be diagnosed off the appearance. I always thought that was off. I am sure many misdiagnosis. Glad she got the truth.

[@boldmover]

My eyes are drying up so bad. I never thought about menopause.

[@W4363]

Great speech! She made me feel stronger, alive 💪!

[@dr.aniasara7038]

AND, it cost a lot to be in menopause. From Perimeno stanges to post menopause. There needs to be education for the doctors as well as the patients.