Groundbreaking Menopause Documentary Ignites National Dialogue on Women’s Health and Policy Reform

 Jamaica took a bold step forward in women’s health advocacy with the recent screening of The M Factor, a compelling documentary on menopause that brought together medical professionals, advocates, and policymakers at Toyota Jamaica.

Hosted by MPower, a network of Caribbean women leaders, the event spotlighted menopause care, hormone health, and the urgent need for inclusive national policies to better support women in mid-life.

A Personal Call to Action

Fitness professional and MPower co-founder Jodi Mair opened the evening by sharing her powerful personal journey through perimenopause, emphasizing how menopause affects not just women, but entire families and communities.

“Menopause can disrupt every aspect of a woman’s life — her identity, marriage, career, and mental health,” Mair stated, urging Jamaica to become the Caribbean leader in hormone health.

Policy and Research Take Center Stage

Professor Lisa Vasciannie of The UWI Mona called on Jamaica to recognize menopause as a national priority, citing its impact on workforce productivity, healthcare costs, and long-term disease prevention. The discussion was further deepened by Dr Dainia Baugh and Dr Michelle Bailey, who highlighted the lack of treatment options, public awareness, and medical training in Jamaica’s current system.

A Movement, Not a Moment

With contributions from everyday women, medical experts, and public officials like Senator Kamina Johnson Smith and Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer, the event marked a collective commitment to breaking the silence around menopause and driving policy reform that uplifts Jamaican women.

Our Opinion

The M Factor screening was more than an event — it was a pivotal moment in shifting Jamaica’s approach to women’s health. Menopause should not be treated as a taboo or an afterthought. We applaud efforts to move this issue from the shadows into the national spotlight and encourage continued investment in education, research, and accessible care.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Follow Mykro Wave TV JM for continuing coverage of health policy, advocacy, and the fight for equitable care for every Jamaican woman.