Abstract Midlife is acknowledged as a critical window of opportunity for empowering women, as this period marks the transition into menopause, which is characterized by multiple hormonal changes that impact physical and mental health. The purpose of the current article is to explore the prospects of midlife phase among women as a window of opportunity for facilitating healthy ageing, identify existing barriers, propose targeted solutions to overcome these identified barriers, and elaborate the role of public healthcare delivery system in improving the existing scenario. An extensive search of all the materials related to the topic was carried out in the PubMed search engine for the published literature during 2015–2025. Initially, 39 research articles were identified based on the keyword’s midlife, women, aging, and menopause in the title alone and were screened for eligibility. Overall, 27 articles were selected based on the suitability with the current review objectives and analyzed. Acknowledging the scope and the impact that targeted interventions can have on midlife women in improving their health and well-being, it is indeed a reality that we have not been successful in capitalizing on these available opportunities. This has been because of the presence of multiple barriers, like many healthcare systems are not customized to address the specific health needs of midlife women, especially in low- and middle-income nations. To improve the health and well-being of midlife women and to facilitate healthy aging, the public health system plays a pivotal role in addressing their unique needs. In conclusion, midlife women are prone to experience multiple health and social pressures, which could be detrimental to healthy aging. The need of the hour is to optimally utilize this phase in the life of women by effectively addressing the potential barriers that could jeopardize the well-being and quality of life of women.
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