Lorraine Kelly's 2017 candid discussion about her menopause experience marked a significant shift in public discourse, as celebrity openness, including figures like Michelle Obama and Davina McCall, has encouraged women to share their stories. Vaginal dryness, now referred to as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), affects 60-80% of women undergoing menopause, yet many are reluctant to discuss it or seek help due to embarrassment. This lack of dialogue highlights continued stigmas surrounding women's health, calling for increased awareness and support in addressing these common yet distressing symptoms.
I thought, nobody else will talk about it so I'll do it. It was a breakthrough moment, said Kelly, highlighting the need for honest conversation about menopause.
Davina McCall's experience with severe vaginal dryness shocked many. I didn't know what it was, I had no idea that it was part of being perimenopausal.
Despite its prevalence, 60-80% of women may experience vaginal dryness, yet one study found a third of them do not report it to their doctors.
This symptom, now known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, remains largely unspoken, demonstrating the barriers of embarrassment affecting women's health discussions.
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