<p>More than half the population will experience menopause if they’re fortunate enough to age. Yet so much of this full-body transformation remains a mystery.</p><p>Journalist and filmmaker <a href="https://www.tamsenfadal.com/">Tamsen Fadal</a> is out to change that. </p><p>Her new documentary <a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAgJa6BhCOARIsAMiL7V8ljA_-P1NHRWewszsWVc9RWobYctzqMwF8PsgWbjCAKWdORHPtFWIaAonoEALw_wcB">The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause</a> premiered on PBS earlier this year. In it, her team interviews patients and health experts worldwide about the lack of research into this important stage of life.</p><p>On this week’s episode of Well, Now Kavita and Maya ask her what can be done to better care for the millions of women experiencing it now and in the future.</p><p>If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/well-now/2024/07/michelle-obamas-go-to-gyno-womens-health-at-every-age">Michelle Obama Gets Health Advice From This Gyno. Now You Can, Too.</a></p><p>Well, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist <a href="https://mayafellernutrition.com/">Maya Feller</a> and Dr. <a href="https://x.com/kavitapmd?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Kavita Patel</a>.</p><p>Editing and podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with oversight from Alicia Montgomery.</p><p>Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Want to listen to Well, Now uninterrupted? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock ad-free listening to Well, Now and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. </p><p>Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit <a href="http://slate.com/wellplus">slate.com/wellplus</a> to get access wherever you listen.</p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>