Paraná Pushes to Break Climatério Taboo with New Health Legislation
Paraná advances women's health by addressing climatério's taboo status through new legislation and education initiatives.
- • Climatério is a transitional phase affecting women aged 40-65, often misunderstood and taboo.
- • State Deputy Márcia Huçulak calls for expanded dialogue and public policy on climatério.
- • Paraná passed law 22.478/2025 prioritizing climatério health and support.
- • Advocates emphasize integrating climatério education in health training programs.
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In Paraná, State Deputy Márcia Huçulak (PSD) is leading efforts to raise awareness about climatério—the transitional phase women experience typically between ages 40 and 65 that encompasses menopause and its associated physical and emotional changes. Speaking at a Legislative Assembly hearing titled “A Saúde da Mulher no Climatério,” Huçulak highlighted that climatério remains a taboo topic, often overshadowed by focus on women's reproductive years. She stressed the need for enhanced public policies and called for climatério studies to be integrated into health education programs, noting its current underrepresentation in Paraná's health training.
In June 2025, the Assembly approved law 22.478/2025, officially designating climatério as a health priority in the state. This legislation seeks to ensure appropriate assistance for women during this crucial life stage, recognizing its significant impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Huçulak emphasized the importance of addressing climatério beyond reproduction, noting that hormone fluctuations during this phase can dramatically affect women's quality of life. By fostering open dialogue and education, advocates aim to dismantle the societal silence and provide women with the support they need.
These actions follow broader movements to promote women’s health in Brazil, as various cities, including Cuiabá, have initiated public awareness campaigns focused on female well-being, though specific climatério initiatives remain concentrated in Paraná.
As Paraná implements the new law, attention turns to how these legislative measures will translate into practical health services and education, potentially setting a precedent for further women's health advocacy across Brazil.