Oprah Winfrey’s next big TV special focuses on menopause. An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution will air on ABC on Monday, March 31, at 10:01 p.m. EDT, and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Here’s the Lowdown: Winfrey is hosting a discussion about menopause, a topic often considered taboo, in front of a live studio audience. The special aims to provide information and support for women experiencing this life stage, with a focus on the physical and neurological changes that occur. The show acknowledges that women as young as 35 may begin experiencing perimenopause symptoms.
What This Means Now: Viewers can expect an open conversation about menopause, featuring medical experts and prominent voices. Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Maria Shriver, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, and comedian Leanne Morgan are among the guests. Winfrey herself shares her personal experience, revealing that she struggled to understand her own perimenopause symptoms at age 48.
The Bigger Picture: The special highlights the need for better education and open dialogue about menopause. By addressing this “inevitable phase of life,” Winfrey aims to empower women with the knowledge they need to advocate for their own health and well-being. The program aims to start a “revolution of answers” for the millions of women experiencing menopause.
