The Dr. Hyman Show

Halle Berry: Why Women Are Being Failed at Menopause

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Mar 4, 2026
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry, Academy Award–winning actress and founder of ReSpin, shares her menopause mission after a personal misdiagnosis. She discusses why menopause is often ignored in medicine. Topics include brain fog, low libido, hormone testing and therapy, lifestyle drivers, toxins, and building community and care tailored for midlife women.
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ANECDOTE

Misdiagnosis Sparked Halle Berry's Menopause Mission

  • Halle Berry was misdiagnosed with herpes before learning her pain was due to vaginal dryness from perimenopause.
  • The doctor admitted he didn't know, which pushed her to research, speak publicly, and start ReSpin to help other women.
INSIGHT

WHI Study Led To A Hormone Therapy Backlash

  • The Women's Health Initiative study caused millions of women to stop hormone therapy overnight, worsening women's health outcomes.
  • That fear persisted despite later evidence and recent FDA updates lifting the black box warning on some hormone therapies.
ADVICE

Test Broad Hormone And Metabolic Panels Before Treating

  • Do a comprehensive, personalized evaluation including hormones, insulin, cortisol, and thyroid rather than treating menopause as only low estrogen.
  • Halle Berry and Mark Hyman recommend tests (e.g., Function Health panels) and coaching to interpret results and guide therapy.
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