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A First-of-Its-Kind Documentary on Menopause will be Presented in Lake Charles at Southlake Theater
Revitalized Health will present The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a groundbreaking documentary that will empower and educate women, on January 15, at Southlake Theater in Lake Charles. The program begins at 6:30 p.m.
“We are participating in the nationwide tour of this film to shine a spotlight menopause in a unique and impactful way, bringing open dialogue and education to a topic often overlooked in women’s healthcare,” says Dawn Hinton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, owner of Revitalized Health, a medical practice that offers an integrated approach to wellness, including treatment for menopause.
Hinton says although every woman will experience menopause, it remains one of the last taboos in our permissive, talk-about-everything society. “Menopause is a lifelong transition with significant health risks, including cardiovascular disease, bone loss, and dementia. Not talking about it can have serious consequences.”
Despite its universality, research shows the U.S. healthcare system often inadequately prepares providers to address menopause, leading to the dismissal of legitimate health concerns, resulting in silence and suffering for millions of women.
“The M Factor addresses the unspoken challenges women face during menopause, revealing the gaps in medical education, the disparities in treatment, and the true impact on our physical and mental health,” adds Hinton. “This film is about empowering every woman to take control of her health and advocate for change.
The M Factor is the first documentary produced in the United States to help the 55 million women in the country currently experiencing menopause. Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Jacoba Atlas and executive producers, Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal, Peabody- Award winning filmmaker Denise Pines, and Emmy Award-winning producer Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, premiered the documentary in October 2024 on PBS.
The M Factor features renowned doctors, workplace advocates and leading advocates for women’s health addressing questions that have long plagued women. Women from all walks of life reveal the physical and mental anguish they live with every day. The film also sheds light on disparities faced by black and brown women as they assess their treatment options.
Doctors and policymakers speak out on changes that need to be made in the film, especially in the workplace, where roughly 44% of women are over the age of 45. Experts include Dr. Sharon Malone, M.D., FACOG, NCMP; neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi; Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, OBGYN, national certified menopause specialist; and workplace advocate Sarah Chavarria, CEO and president of Delta Dental.
Refreshments and a cash bar will be provided. Admission is free but pre-registration is required because seating is limited.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.com: https://bit.ly/3ZKij01. Call Revitalized Health at (337) 214-0097 for more information.
