Halle Berry Recalls Experience With Perimenopause Herpes Symptoms, Talks Taboo Women’s Health Topics With Jill Biden at A Day of Unreasonable Conversation

First Lady Jill Biden sat down with actress Halle Berry at A Day of Unreasonable Conversation on Monday in Los Angeles. The annual event unites members of the entertainment industry and government leaders. Biden opted for a pale purple longline blazer, pairing it with a patterned silk scarf, layered bracelets and a white midi dress. Berry, meanwhile, put an edgy spin on business casual attire, wearing a black leather jacket over a button-up blouse and pinstriped cargo pants. Jill Biden at A Day of Unreasonable Conversation. Berry and the first lady discussed taboo topics in women’s health, including menopause. The duo also emphasized the need for a new approach to women’s health research. Biden and Berry encouraged screenwriters and other film and television creatives to produce projects highlighting the experiences of women over the age of 40. Berry recalled her own experience with perimenopause. “First of all, my ego told me that I was going to skip [perimenopause],” she began. “I’m in great shape. I’m healthy. I managed to get myself off of insulin and manage my diabetes since I’m 20 years old. So that makes one think, ‘Oh, I can handle menopause. I’m going to skip that whole thing.’ I was so uneducated

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