Influencer Drica Divina discusses menopause taboos

Influencer Drica Divina shared her experiences regarding the lack of information and the social taboos surrounding menopause during an appearance on the program ‘Na Palma da Mari – Entre Mulheres’. She noted that in her family, the subject was never discussed, and she was previously unaware of the term ‘climacteric’.

Divina described the abrupt physical and emotional changes she faced, including rapid weight gain, mood swings, anxiety, decreased libido, and loss of lean muscle mass. She expressed support for hormone replacement therapy, highlighting the importance of the ‘window of opportunity’ for treatment.

Dr. Erica Mantelli explained that modern medicine now focuses on quality of life and individualized treatment rather than waiting for 12 months of amenorrhea. She noted that symptoms such as memory issues and sleep disturbances are often misdiagnosed or treated only with antidepressants and anxiolytics instead of addressing the underlying hormonal transition.