In the United States, menopause sits at the crossroads of modern medicine, capitalist wellness, and cultural reinvention. For generations, it was a hush-hush topic—something women endured quietly, often alone.

High in the Andes Mountains, where the air is thin and the traditions run deep, menopause is not medicalized—it’s natural, respected, and often quietly supported through the wisdom of plants and ancestors.

In Nigeria, menopause is more than a biological event—it’s a rite of passage, a spiritual shift, and often, a source of both reverence and restriction.