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'It was like someone lit a stove inside me': Michelle Obama spoke frankly about menopause

'14.08.2020'

Source: Spletnik

Michelle Obama, without a shadow of embarrassment, told how she endured menopause as the first lady of the country, says Spletnik.

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Michelle Obama, 56, devoted a new episode of her podcast to the topic of women's health and the physical changes in the body that women have to deal with. The former first lady frankly shared her experience.

Let's say she remembered how she was going through menopause when she was the first lady of the United States. Recall that she became the mistress of the White House at the age of 45 and remained her until she turned 53.

Barack Obama's wife recalled several episodes from that period when she was especially tormented by hot flashes.

“I remember having a high tide when we were on board the presidential helicopter. I’m all smart, in a couple of minutes I’ll have to go out and attend an official event, but inside me it’s like someone kindled a stove. I sat and thought: “No, this is crazy, I cannot do this,” Michelle shared.

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The former first lady also spoke about how her husband reacted to this.

“He had several other women on his staff who were in the menopause, but that was not a circumstance that could have embarrassed him. He just said, "Okay, let's turn on the air conditioner." Because, you know, during menopause, some of the usual functions of the body simply do not work, ”- said Obama.

Michelle noted that it is worth paying more attention to ensuring that women over 40 can feel comfortable at work. For example, she ironically noted that it is not very pleasant to sit in a suit when sweat is rolling in streams from you.

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The former first lady is never tired of being amazed at what women can physically endure, as their bodies transform throughout their lives.

“How many men do you think can handle cramps that feel like a knife is being stuck and twisted into you and you have to go to school, to work, to the gym? I do not know of men who could understand what it is like. If we are not able to realize what is happening to us, we will not be able to fully appreciate how wonderful we are, ”Michelle Obama emphasized.

Screenshot: michelleobama / Instagram

She joked that women should receive more recognition for their physical exploits.

“We have a whole channel dedicated to men throwing a ball into the basket. I love sports, I love watching men go in for sports. But there must be some channels dedicated to childbirth, right? Did you see what she did? Have you seen this little woman pushing a 10 pound baby out of her? Where is her ESPY award (U.S. sports award - Approx. Ed.)? ”Michelle asked her listeners.

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