[4] Its original cast members were Shelly Browne as the Power Woman (later renamed the Professional Woman), Patti McGuire as the Iowa Housewife, Pammie O'Bannon as the Earth Mother, and Wesley Williams as the Soap Star.

[15] A further American tour specifically to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ovarian cancer was later launched in 2015.

The New York Times cited the lyrics as "awkward" but "inspired" and that it was "impossible not to laugh".

[19] The Los Angeles Times said the "supreme silliness" was "fresh, funny and simply terrific".

[20] The Daily Californian summarised that "Menopause's collection of great oldies, clever tongue-in-cheek lyrics and entertaining dance routines prevented me from making any I-Need-Air trips to the restroom.