8 Famous Women Who Shattered Menopause Stereotypes Honestly

A recent survey found that 73% of women do not address menopausal symptoms, which include hot flashes, difficulty sleeping and night sweats. And even though menopause is a natural phase, which all women have gone through or will go through in the future, there is still a lot of taboo around the subject. Fortunately, an increasing number of celebrities are determined to break the silence to shed light on issues involving menopause, even mentioning the positive aspects of the phase.

O awesome.club is a fan of celebrities who say there is no need to fear menopause. Below, you can check out eight celebrities who sincerely shared their own opinions and experiences.

The 53-year-old actress said menopause doesn’t have to be a dark and lonely journey. On Instagram, she shared constructive words about it: “Aging is a privilege and a time for us to feel proud of the experiences we have accumulated. It is for us to become empowered, without excuses. I find it exciting to be part of a generation making changes.” Naomi added: “No more going through this alone.”

Now 68, the TV personality and businesswoman has spoken on her own website about the challenging experience of menopause. She revealed: ”I didn’t sleep well for two years.

Oprah then added, “I saw a cardiologist. I took medicine. I wore a heart monitor for weeks.” “Until that point in my adult life, I don’t remember having a serious conversation with any other woman about what to expect.”

The 49-year-old actress and businesswoman believes that no one should be afraid of the word “menopause”. In the profile of her wellness company, GOOP, she stated that “menopause has a bad reputation and needs a rebranding”. Gwyneth also said that we need more women speaking out on the topic, stating: “I don’t think we have, in our society, a great inspiring example of a woman going through menopause.”

The 56-year-old actress and activist considers reaching menopause a positive event. She has already taken the opportunity to clarify about the benefits of the phase, saying: “For me, there was no sadness, because when you reach 50 years old, it’s over”. The famous added that “the freedom that comes from not being more fertile is enormous”.

The 76-year-old comedian opened up about the professional challenges women face when they reach menopause. She said the following: “In our culture, they throw you away when you get old”. She continued, adding, “At my age, you just play someone’s mother, and there aren’t many roles like that!”

The 57-year-old Countess of Wessex, wife of Prince Edward, prefers to look on the bright side of menopause as a blessing. On the topic, she explained: “Actually, we should celebrate the fact that we don’t menstruate anymore – that should be a liberation.”

The 65-year-old actress considers the menopausal phase as normal as any other in life. She has said: “I don’t think it’s shameful. It’s as natural as having a child. It really is, it’s part of life. Physically, it’s part of what we’re made of; hormonally, it’s how we’re built; chemically, it’s how we function.” .

However, Kim admitted that the subject still represents a taboo that needs to undergo changes. “It’s scary even talking about it with a doctor. I want to reach out to women to encourage them to educate themselves,” she said.

The 55-year-old actress has been completely candid about her experience and the changes her body has gone through. She even said: “Breasts grow a lot”.

Salma went on to talk about the topic: “Many people said that I had breast augmentation, and I don’t blame them! My breasts were smaller! Just like the rest of my body.” And she added: “But they kept growing, increasing several sizes of my mannequin. And my back is hurting a lot from it.”

Have you ever gone through menopause? Leave your comment, because we would love to know more about your journey.