Actress Halle Berry exclaimed, “I’m menopausal!” She spoke on the steps of the Capitol on Thursday, where she emphasized her desire to raise awareness on this topic.
“I’m menopausal!” Berry reportedly said from a podium in Washington, D.C., surrounded by U.S. senators who had just announced legislation calling for significant funding and resources for menopause-related issues. It is said that he shouted. report By TMZ.
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of catwoman The star told the audience about a recent encounter she had with her doctor, who she said was afraid to even say the word “menopause.”
Three days ago, when I went to the doctor, I wanted to talk about a problem and said: “You know why I have this problem, right?” And he said, “Yes, I do.” I said, “Please tell me why this problem occurs.” He said, “Please tell me why the problem is happening.” I said, “No, please tell me why I have a problem.” And we went back and forth, “You tell me, you tell me, you tell me.”
When I finally realized he wasn’t going to say that, I thought, I have to say that. ” I said, “I’m in menopause!” Understood? That’s why I have this problem! ” Then he said: look at you It doesn’t look like menopausal symptoms. I would never say that, and if I said that to a female client I would get beaten up. ”
“I knew that’s why I was here doing this work, because this work has to clear the stigma,” Berry said. “The shame has to be taken out of menopause. We have to talk about this very normal part of what’s happening in our lives.”
“Our doctors can’t even talk to us, much less explain menopause and life afterward.” monster ball The actress continued.
“So when moments like this happen to me, real moments, I know that other women in this country are experiencing real moments as well,” Berry added. “They are lost, afraid, disoriented and need help.”
The bill, known as the Advancing Menopause Care and Midlife Women’s Health Act, is sponsored by senators from both parties and would support research, awareness, and training for health professionals on menopause-related care. It seeks spending of $75 million.
Reaction to the bill has been mixed, with critics saying the problem is not serious enough to warrant much attention.
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