It’s no secret that Hollywood has long disregarded women of a certain age. And while there are certainly exceptions (hello, Meryl Streep and Oprah Winfrey) and things are getting a little better, there aren’t nearly as many meaty roles for middle-aged or more mature women as there are for their male counterparts. 

Because of this and the underlying idea that women’s bodies are gross — especially as we age — menopause and its predecessors, like premenopause or perimenopause, aren’t typically mentioned. However, because so many of us learn about basic reproductive health milestones — like periods, pregnancy and childbirth — through TV, it would make sense that much of our background on the subject also comes from episodes of our favorite shows. 

This isn’t so much a case of TV shows that did a good or bad job at portraying menopause; the fact is so few have even acknowledged that it happens. It’s really a case of any mention being at least a small step in the right direction. Here are a few of some of the most notable menopause cameos on television. 

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‘All in the Family’

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:‘All in the Family’

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‘The Golden Girls’

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:‘The Golden Girls’

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‘Sex and the City’

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:‘Sex and the City’

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‘Broad City’

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:‘Broad City’

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‘House of Cards’

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:‘House of Cards’

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‘That ’70s Show’

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:‘That ’70s Show’

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