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Halle Berry: Menopause is a Health Crisis We Ignore
5 Dec
Summary
- Halle Berry highlighted perimenopause's impact on sleep and brain function.
- She stated men's health issues receive greater societal attention.
- Berry advocates for increased dialogue and support for midlife women.
Actor and founder Halle Berry addressed the DealBook Summit, focusing on the challenges of aging in Hollywood and her personal experience with perimenopause. She argued that symptoms affecting sleep, brain function, and sex life, if experienced by men, would be recognized as a major health crisis, drawing parallels to global emergencies.
Berry underscored the need for greater societal attention and support for women facing menopause and perimenopause. She believes that increased dialogue is crucial for women to receive adequate care and understanding during this significant life stage.
The discussion, recorded live in New York City, featured business and policy leaders. Berry's insights provided a powerful perspective on women's health issues often overlooked in public discourse.
