In the midst of menopause, Élodie Gossuin is going through a challenging period. At 42, the former beauty queen was caught off guard by these changes. She shared her experience in an interview with Gala on Wednesday, February 18, on the occasion of the release of her book “Miss à nu” by Leduc editions. “I never saw it coming because I never thought about it, especially at 42,” she explained. “While some of my friends experienced menopause very early, others got pregnant at 45. Since my mother went through it at 50, I thought I couldn’t be that early. It was a surprise.”
The first signs of menopause appeared unexpectedly during a period of extreme heat. Quickly, the symptoms intensified and disrupted her daily life. “It’s hell! It started in the middle of summer, about two and a half years ago. I started having crazy hot flashes at night. I was like a walking boiler,” the model revealed. Initially, she believed it was a variant of Covid-19 or another virus. But as the problems persisted, there was no doubt left. “In the middle of winter, I continued to feel like a Finnish sauna,” she humorously described. So, she underwent examinations and consulted a gynecologist. The diagnosis confirmed that it was indeed menopause.
Discovering a reality that is still too rarely discussed, Élodie Gossuin faces the numerous side effects that accompany this period. “Not enough is said about mood swings, sleep problems, cardiovascular health risks, or osteoporosis,” she said. “It’s like a teenage crisis multiplied by 10!” These changes are not just physical, they also affect her self-image.
Former Miss France has candidly discussed these changes on her social media. “Well, I’ve gained 5 kilos, all in the belly. Thank you, menopausal b*tch. Time to take control again!” she humorously wrote in an Instagram story posted on January 21, 2026. Through her book “Miss à nu,” Élodie Gossuin aims to start conversations about this still too invisible stage, offering support to women facing similar upheavals.
