Halle Berry Perimenopause Experience: A Lesson in Health

Halle Berry thought she could skip menopause because she felt healthy and fit.

But menopause doesn't skip anyone, not even a movie star like her.

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She found out about perimenopause, the phase before menopause starts.

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Perimenopause can bring strange symptoms like feeling razor blades in your vagina.

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Her doctor thought it was herpes, but it turned out to be perimenopause.

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Halle realized her doctor didn't know much about perimenopause.

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Now, she wants to use her fame to educate others about it.

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She shared her story at an event with First Lady Jill Biden.

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Halle wants women to know what perimenopause really is.

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She's using her platform to make a difference and bring awareness.

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