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Halle Berry Fights Menopause Misunderstanding and Shame
26 Feb
Summary
- Berry experienced severe memory loss and concentration issues due to menopause.
- She initially feared she had early-onset dementia from her symptoms.
- Berry advocates for increased menopause research funding and open discussion.

Halle Berry has become a prominent advocate for women experiencing menopause, sharing her own difficult journey. She revealed that for years, she suffered from significant memory loss and concentration problems, leading her to fear she might have early-onset dementia. These symptoms, along with mood swings and sleep disturbances, left her feeling isolated and ashamed.
Berry explained that she was often told these issues were just a normal part of aging. However, she felt she was not yet old and that her experiences were more severe than typical aging symptoms. Her advocacy includes a 2024 visit to the US Capitol to champion increased funding for menopause research.
She encourages open dialogue about menopausal experiences to combat the widespread misunderstanding and shame associated with it. Berry aims to empower women to seek help and recognize that their symptoms are valid and manageable.



