The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause

Experts Shanon Malone, Stephanie Faubion, Somi Javaid, Kelly Casperson, Mary Clare Haver and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Moscon explain what menopause is and what symptoms might be experienced beyond hot flashes, and point to possible solutions, including Hormone Replacement Therapy.

The connection between loss of estrogen and brain function is described by Dr. Lisa Mosconi. Dr. Mosconi urges women to work with neurologists if they are experiencing significant mental decline.

The first documentary film that addresses the marginalized or ignored health crisis faced by millions of women as they go through menopause.

Dr. Kelly Casperson does a deep drive into the advantages of adding testosterone to the hormone replacement therapy that menopausal women use. Dr. Casperson explains how a lack of testosterone can result in depression, bone loss, fatigue and brain fog. She interacts with two of her patients who were struggling until she was able to prescribe testosterone which significantly improved their lives.