Winfrey, 71, said that in addition to a loss of concentration, she also suffered from heart palpitations -- a sensation of a racing or irregular heartbeat -- which she said she did not know were a symptom of menopause, the time in life when a woman's periods stop permanently.

“An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution” aired on Monday, March 31 at 10 p.m. You can watch the series live as it airs on DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo (free trial). Here’s the information you’ll need to watch a free live stream of “An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution” online without cable.

In 2023, Oprah shed light on a life stage that all women experience, menopause, hosting her groundbreaking conversation “The Menopause Talk.” Now, Oprah has returned to the subject with a new—and, as always,