Kelly Ripa's menopause journey: Mark Consuelos slept with one eye open

Mark Consuelos lightheartedly revealed he experienced "fear" during Kelly Ripa's menopause, humorously stating he slept with one eye open for three and a half years. Ripa recounted that Consuelos was not overtly concerned about her menopausal symptoms at the time.

Consuelos attempted to cool Ripa during hot flashes by blowing air on her, but she found his hot breath irritating. Despite the challenges, the couple navigated through this phase, with Consuelos expressing relief that Ripa is now feeling better.

This discussion follows Ripa's previous openness about her menopause journey, which began during the pandemic. She has previously noted that menopause remains a taboo subject, with a significant lack of information available.

Experts, including Ripa's hormone doctor, Dr. Erika Schwartz, have described current medical knowledge on menopause as "devoid" and akin to the "Dark Ages." Many women, even when seeking advice, are hesitant to openly discuss their menopausal symptoms.