"I had to wrestle my life back”: Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union opens up on how menopause changed her life

Dwyane Wade, the NBA legend, and his wife, popular actress Gabrielle Union, have remained pretty brave when it comes to speaking about their health and personal issues in public. While the Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has been public about his struggle and victory against cancer, Gabrielle Union has opened up about how her health issues affected her.Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union reflects on how menopause affected her and helped her to learn more about her healthA few months ago, in an interview with Eating Well, the popular actress Gabrielle Union reflected on how she takes care of her health post menopause as she said, “I had to wrestle my life back from my career. I realized I couldn’t keep burning myself out and skipping doctor’s appointments or annual checkups.”The “Being Mary Jane” actress added, “I’m a mom, a partner, a professional, but none of that works if I’m not healthy. Setting boundaries and saying no was hard, but I had to put my own health first. It’s like the oxygen mask analogy: you can’t help anyone else if you’re not okay yourself…I’ve realized that so many of the images we compare ourselves to, especially online, aren’t even real.”Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union also weighed in how menopause is a pretty different experience for each women as she said, “Every woman’s experience is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Having open conversations with your healthcare provider is essential.”The popular actress added, “There are now FDA-approved, hormone-free options like Lynkuet® (elinzanetant) for women who may not be able to (or don’t want to) use hormone therapy. Knowing what’s available gives women the power to make informed decisions about their health.”Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union has been public and honest about her issues in lifeDwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union has been incredibly brave when it comes to speaking about all the issues she has faced in her life.For the unversed, Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union has been public about her assault when she was a young adult, about her struggle with fertility and some of the problems she has had with the three time NBA champion.When many actresses in Hollywood have preferred to keep their personal life away from the public life they live, Gabrielle Union has embraced it.Gabrielle Union has always spoken about her problems and has often inspired thousands of women across the world with her resilience and courage.While Gabrielle Union seems to be enjoying her life with Dwyane Wade and their daughter, she recently lost her father and has been dealing with his loss after he struggled with dementia in the last few years.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.