The Best Women’s Health Movies of 2025: Sexual Health, Menopause & IVF

Women’s health is finally taking center stage in film, with groundbreaking movies tackling topics like sexual health disorders, menopause struggles, and the IVF revolution. These films not only entertain but also educate, inspire, and drive awareness about critical health issues that affect millions of women worldwide.

From a lighthearted dramedy about pelvic pain to a hard-hitting documentary on menopause and a Netflix film about the pioneers of in vitro fertilization, here’s your must-watch list for 2024.

1. Lady Parts – A Bold Dramedy on Sexual Health

📅 Event Date: March 2, 2025
📍 Location: Brooklyn, NY

Lady Parts is a dramatic comedy that sheds light on vestibulitis and vaginismus, two under-discussed yet common conditions affecting women’s sexual health and quality of life.

🎬 What to Expect:

• Exclusive Q&A with the film’s creator and producer, Bonnie Gross

• Expert insights from pelvic floor physical therapists

• A candid discussion on women’s sexual health, pain, and treatment options

If you or someone you know has experienced discomfort or pain during intimacy, this event is a must-attend for awareness, support, and education.

2. The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause

Why It Matters:
Menopause is a silent epidemic, impacting not only women’s physical health but also their careers, relationships, and mental well-being. Yet, medical and societal support remain woefully inadequate.

🎥 This documentary:
✔ Challenges outdated menopause stigma
✔ Exposes gaps in healthcare and workplace policies
✔ Advocates for better treatment, awareness, and solutions

🔎 Find a screening near you.

With leading voices like Coby Atlas, Tamsen Fadal, Denise Pines, and Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, this film is a wake-up call for women, employers, and healthcare professionals to take menopause seriously.

3. Joy – The IVF Breakthrough That Changed Reproductive Medicine

📺 Now Streaming on Netflix

Infertility affects millions, yet few know the remarkable story behind the world’s first “test-tube baby,” Louise Joy Brown.

👩‍⚕️ What This Movie Covers:

• The real history of IVF and its impact on modern fertility treatments

• Jean Purdy’s overlooked role as a pioneering embryologist

• The decade-long battle to make in vitro fertilization a reality

With Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton, and Bill Nighy leading the cast, Joy celebrates scientific innovation, perseverance, and the game-changing power of reproductive medicine.

📺 Watch it now on Netflix!

Why These Women's Health Movies Matter

The world is finally paying attention to women’s health issues, and these films are helping to drive awareness, spark conversations, and push for better care.

💡 From pelvic pain to menopause and IVF, these films provide real stories, expert insights, and a much-needed spotlight on topics that impact millions of women.

🌟 Which movie are you most excited to watch? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!