# Candela Peña menopause and women's health advocacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/candela-pea-menopause-and-womens-health-advocacy > Updated: 2026-09-16T22:16:56.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Spanish actress Candela Peña has used recent television appearances on the program ‘La Revuelta’ to address women’s health issues, specifically regarding menopause and pharmaceutical shortages. Peña criticized the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory bodies for failing to ensure the availability of essential hormonal treatments, such as estrogen and progesterone. She argued that the industry prioritizes male-centric medications over women’s health needs, noting that shortages in products like Viagra are addressed more quickly than those for menopause symptoms. She described the scarcity of these medications as a matter of ‘deep seriousness’ due to the impact on women’s well-being. Additionally, Peña addressed public criticism from businesswoman Carmen Lomana, who had suggested that Peña’s discussions on menopause might be “scaring people.” In response, Peña emphasized the necessity of female solidarity, stating, “One should never speak ill of another woman.” ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Candela Peña criticizes pharmaceutical shortages of women's hormonal treatments Actress Candela Peña criticized the pharmaceutical industry on ‘La Revuelta’ for the shortage of hormonal treatments like estrogen, highlighting a disparity in how women's health needs are prioritized. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/candela-pea-criticizes-pharmaceutical-shortages-of-womens-hormonal-treatments ### 2026-09-16: Candela Peña responds to Carmen Lomana's menopause criticisms Actress Candela Peña responded to criticisms from Carmen Lomana regarding her public discussions on menopause during an appearance on the program ‘La Revuelta’. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/candela-pea-responds-to-carmen-lomanas-menopause-criticisms --- Cite as: Candela Peña menopause and women's health advocacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/candela-pea-menopause-and-womens-health-advocacy