Mel B says GP menopause training 'should be mandatory' as she gets candid about her health
Melanie Brown, universally known as Mel B, isn’t one to hold back – and this time, she’s shining a light on a topic millions of women face but few openly discuss. The iconic Spice Girl is using her voice to call for urgent change, sharing her own candid journey through menopause and demanding that GP menopause training become a requirement, not an elective. Curiosity piqued? Here’s what’s really going on behind the scenes of Mel B’s health crusade.
No stranger to public advocacy, Mel B has always been outspoken, whether about her chart-topping music or her fight against domestic violence – but this time, it’s personal. At the recent launch of the Revive Collagen Menopause range, she didn’t just endorse a product, she issued a wake-up call to the medical community. With three kids (Phoenix, Angel, and Madison) and a bustling farm life in West Yorkshire with husband Rory McPhee, Mel B knows how dramatically menopause can impact daily life.
“As a woman in my fifties, I'm very aware of the changes that come with menopause and how important it is to look after yourself from the inside out,” she claims.
Her message? Self-care and frank conversation are non-negotiable.
Why Mel B is fighting for mandatory menopause training in the UK
For Mel B, the issue is simple – with over 4 billion women worldwide, menopause isn’t just common, it’s universal. Yet, as she recently discovered:
“not every GP is knowledgeable about the menopause – it's an optional course they can take. I think that is disgusting. I think it should be mandatory, because it's a woman's problem, so why aren't we talking about it more?”
Her frustration isn’t isolated – countless women have felt dismissed or uninformed about their options, particularly when contemplating treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The lack of standardised medical education directly limits women’s choices and sparks real anxiety, as Mel B points out through her own experience of seeking advice and not finding the answers she needed.
Collagen supplements, beauty sleep, and family support: Mel B’s everyday routine
Part of Mel B’s menopause management comes down to practical, daily rituals. She’s the face of Revive Collagen Menopause, and not just for show
“Revive Collagen was already part of my daily routine before this partnership, which made the decision to work together feel incredibly natural.”
Scientifically, it’s a smart move: menopausal women typically experience a 30% drop in collagen levels, making skin, hair, and joints more vulnerable. One product in the range packs 10,000 mg of hydrolysed marine collagen per sachet, along with lutein, reishi, and vitamin K – a cocktail designed to nourish the body and help her feel “like I'm not messing with my hormones and just feeding them what they need.” That’s not just good marketing; it seems to boost Mel B’s mood and confidence too.
Her routine has become somewhat legendary in the Brown-McPhee household.
“I take a sachet in the morning. I tell my husband that he has to bring it with my coffee in the morning and then not to talk to me for half an hour, until everything has gone in there and I've got my coffee buzz. And then I take one at night time so I can chill out.”
Her honesty is relatable and a bit cheeky:
“My husband is happy because I'm not sweating at night.”
For Mel B, it’s about more than just a smoother transition; it's reclaiming daily comfort and happiness with a bit of humour thrown in.
Challenging taboos and the power of community
What stands out in Mel B’s discourse is her determination to break the silence.
“We shouldn't be ashamed of it, it should be something that we celebrate. We can help each other and have a community.”
In a culture where menopause still feels like a whispered topic, her call is clear: share stories, ask for better medical care, and never settle for being sidelined. While some beauty products from No7 Menopause Skincare are currently on promotion at 50% off, Mel B is leveraging her celebrity to push for something bigger – recognition, respect, and a seat at the table for every woman navigating midlife health changes. Her outspokenness, amplified by coverage from outlets like Mirror and OK! Magazine, might just make the difference for a new generation.
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Mel B says GP menopause training 'should be mandatory' as she gets candid about her health - OK! Magazine
