Over half (67%) of women worldwide report negative experiences while seeking healthcare for menopause symptoms, according to The (M) Factor Global Impact Report 2025.
The new report, released last week, was based on surveys given to audience members who attended screenings of The (M) Factor documentary. Surveys were given before and after viewing. More than 2,600 participants took the survey at 750 screenings across the globe from October 2024 to mid-April 2025.
The (M) Factor documentary premiered on PBS in October 2024. It was directed by 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. Their next documentary film, “Before