Kapuso actress Carla Abellana recently revealed that she has entered menopause at the age of 37, a condition she attributes to her long struggle with hypothyroidism. In a candid Instagram post, Carla shared that she had been battling hormone imbalances for the past five years, which led to her early menopausal state.
“Hypothyroidism has been the bane of the past five years of my life,” she stated, explaining that her hormones were consistently out of balance and her cortisol levels remained high. Despite strict dieting and regular exercise, Carla said she continued to gain weight.
Her journey included consulting five doctors, undergoing numerous tests, and spending hundreds of thousands of pesos on medications. “Nothing seemed to really work long term,” she added.
The actress opened up about the emotional toll her condition took on her, saying she experienced “struggle, frustration, embarrassment, worry, and desperation,” particularly because weight and appearance are crucial in her line of work.
In October of last year, Carla decided to switch doctors, hoping for a solution. However, she admitted she was one of the few patients who didn’t see immediate results, further highlighting her difficult battle with her condition.