Even as first lady sat down Michelle Obama for women and drew attention to topics that receive little attention in society. Now she talks about her in the "Michelle Obama Podcast" Experiences with menopause and demands more openness with the topic. It is not only important for women to talk about it in the new episode. "I really believe that men can learn a lot from this too." In an interview with gynecologist Sharon Malone, she reported one severe hot flashes before an event on board the presidential helicopter "Marine One". It felt like someone had turned on an oven in her, recalls Obama, "and then started to melt everything"At the time, she thought she could not take part in the event. Especially in the workplace, the experiences of women during menopause must be taken into account, says Obama. Because many everyday things are then practically impossible – for example wearing a costume. "You can be drenched in sweat in the middle of a freezing cold office," said the former first lady. "Half of us go through this, but we pretend it won't happen."
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