Halle Berry’s Shocking Health Revelation: Perimenopause Misdiagnosed as ‘Worst Case of Herpes’

In a recent women's health forum in Los Angeles, Halle Berry disclosed a distressing health scare that brought to light a remarkable revelation about her body.

During an exclusive event featuring discussions on women's health with first lady Jill Biden, Berry candidly shared her encounter with perimenopause.

The summit aimed to foster connections among television content creators and cultural influencers to promote greater diversity in media representation.

Berry admitted to being entirely unprepared for perimenopause due to her belief that her healthy lifestyle would exempt her from such experiences.

She reflected on managing her diabetes without insulin since the age of 20, leading her to assume she could bypass the challenges of menopause.

Perimenopause denotes the phase preceding menopause, including the year following a person's final menstrual cycle.

It typically commences a few years before menopause, which commonly sets in between the ages of 45 and 55.

The award-winning actress, currently romantically involved with singer-songwriter Van Hunt, recounted how she stumbled upon her perimenopause symptoms when she started encountering intense discomfort post intercourse.

Despite consulting her gynecologist promptly, Berry narrated how her distress was mistakenly diagnosed as herpes, a s–ually transmitted infection.

Berry vividly described feeling as though there were razor blades in her genital area and expressed her shock at the diagnosis of herpes, which she adamantly refuted.

Subsequent tests for herpes conducted on Berry and Hunt yielded negative results, dispelling any doubts about the misdiagnosis.

Realizing that the vaginal dryness she experienced was a common perimenopausal symptom overlooked by her doctor, Berry felt compelled to utilize her influence to advocate for women's health awareness.

She emphasized the importance of empowering women with knowledge and support during this pivotal phase of life.

Taking to social media after the event, Berry shared snapshots from the conversation and praised Biden for her advocacy on women's health issues.

Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to address a topic close to her heart, Berry highlighted the significance of raising awareness about women's health concerns that impact a significant portion of the population.

With contributions from Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY.