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Menopause, a significant phase in a woman’s life, is frequently brushed under the carpet. Nearly 50% of women are affected by menopause-related symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life. Yet many of us don’t know enough about it.
In this article, we’ll look at some celebrities who break the silence, boldly talking about their own menopause treatments and helping to create a safe space for women around the world.
Gwyneth Paltrow: “Hormones are really no joke”
Gwyneth Paltrow, the actress known for her roles in Iron Man, Shakespeare in Love, and Avengers: Endgame, is a vocal advocate for women’s health. In her Netflix show, The Goop Lab, she revealed she had gone through perimenopause – when hormone production begins to dip.
She said, “For me, I’m solidly in perimenopause. Everything is totally irregular and a surprise all the time. My emotions are all over the place as well. Sometimes I get in bed at night, and my heart races. We need to rebrand menopause.”
She highlighted that as women approach menopause, they shouldn’t be afraid to find what works best for them. “I think people should really follow their instinct and have robust conversations with their doctors. I recently found an integrative and functional OBGYN, so that’s pretty good,” she added.
“We're embarrassed about it. We need to stop thinking about it as the end of something more of the beginning of another chapter.”
Gwyneth Paltrow, The Goop Lab
“We're embarrassed about it. We need to stop thinking about it as the end of something more of the beginning of another chapter.”
Gwyneth Paltrow, The Goop Lab