7 Must-Watch Menopause Videos
Does the idea of reading 700-page books cover to cover to get educated about menopause feel daunting? Are you searching Dr. Google to find the perfect articles, infographics, and posts only to be left feeling overwhelmed? Short menopause videos chock full of stats, facts, and credible information may be more your speed.
What Are the Best Menopause Videos?
We’ve rounded up this year’s best of the best menopause-related videos to inform, entertain, and empower you. From parodies and sketch comedy to TED talks, we’ve got you covered.
If you have additional must-see shows, leave a comment with your favorite menopause videos and we’ll update this guide with your suggestions.
Menopause Parody to Bohemian Rhapsody
Looking to lighten up during your menopausal journey? Nearly 6 Million people have laughed while singing along to this menopause parody of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
Is It Perimenopause?
With over 1.3 Million views, this perimenopause-related Baroness von Sketch Show will have you laughing while nodding your head in agreement. Sharing several all-too-common scenarios about the woes of menopause, this video educates with humor.
Menopause and the Brain
Did you know that many of menopause’s maladies (AKA symptoms) actually start in the brain? In her TED talk entitled “How Menopause Affects the Brain,” Dr. Lisa Mosconi encourages women to become more educated about the brain to learn how to prevent these symptoms and to smash the taboo. Her video was chock full of useful stats such as, “During the menopause transition women experience a 30% decrease in energy.” The good news is that there is no difference (before or after menopause) in cognitive function. My favorite quote from her video?
We may be tired but we’re just as sharp … We’re not crazy!
Perimenopause and Menopause Explained
In the first of her special YouTube menopause series, Liz Earle discusses perimenopause and menopause. She explains why menopause happens and reveals some of the lesser-known symptoms to look out for.
Changing Your Mindset About Menopause
Shirley Weir, online community leader and book author, captivated me in her heartfelt TEDx talk entitled: “Menopause Is Misunderstood.” She speaks with passion, shares factual data, and encourages viewers to look forward to midlife. Specifically, she pleas with us to help write a new script about menopause to blaze the trails for the next generation, reminding us that “100% of women go through menopause.”
What Really Happens to Your Body During Menopause | Body Stuff With Dr. Jen Gunter
Entitled “What Really Happens to Your Body During Menopause,” this quick 5-minute, partly illustrated video (created in partnership with TED), explains the menopause basics. It’s description urges viewers that: “It’s time to erase the shame and fear swirling around menopause and understand exactly what’s going on inside your body.” It’s author, Dr. Jen Gunter, is well informed, direct, and encouraging. My favorite quote?
Your worth has nothing to do with your ovaries.
Menopause and Evolution
In her TedxPasadenaWomen talk entitled, “Menopause Nation,” writer Sandra Tsing Loh gives a dramatic performance. She starts by sharing the history of menopause. Then, she encourages viewers to consider referring to it as “the return” instead of “the change.” After all, it’s only during the fertile times of a woman’s life that she can reproduce. Both before and after that timeframe, her hormones are about the same. Finally, she talks about evolutionary biology, urging us to consider whether we are becoming grandmothers who can lead the next generation in wisdom.
It’s a Wrap!
Regardless of your video style, the internet has a little something for everyone in search of information, entertainment, and empowerment. In as short as 5 to 20 minutes, you can walk away from watching menopause videos feeling educated and connected to other menopausal mavens who truly get it.
What is your menopause video style? What are you watching? Stop the taboo and take time to share your top finds with your menopausal besties today.
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