Mein neues altes Ich – Eine Reise in das Mysterium der Menopause

In MY NEW OLD SELF, filmmaker Louise Unmack Kjeldsen embarks on an emotional journey into the mystery of menopause. Louise and other affected women from around the world speak openly about their experiences with severe menopausal symptoms.

Although half of the world’s population goes through menopause—and many women suffer to the extent that their daily lives are significantly affected—this stage of life remains under-researched. For centuries, historical prejudices contributed to many women suffering in silence, and knowledge about menopause is still limited today.

Researchers around the world are now seeking answers to better understand the effects of declining estrogen levels on the body and the brain.

Why do four out of five women experience hot flashes, and more than a quarter suffer from sleep disturbances? Why do 41% struggle with memory problems? Why does the 45–54 age group have the highest suicide rate? How are menopausal symptoms connected to women’s threefold higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and to depression? And what options are available to counteract these effects?

MY NEW OLD SELF breaks taboos, exposes myths and misinformation, and sheds new light on menopause.