Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: Why Your Joints and Muscles May Feel Different
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- Recognize how menopause may contribute to joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, and muscle changes, rather than assuming every new ache is simply a consequence of getting older. Understanding the possible role of declining estrogen can help you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.
- Understand why other causes of musculoskeletal symptoms still need to be considered, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory conditions, thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, gout, and medication side effects. Menopause may be part of the picture, but similar symptoms can have other explanations that require appropriate evaluation.
- Learn where hormone therapy and lifestyle measures may fit into musculoskeletal health during and after menopause. Dr. McShane discusses estrogen therapy during the menopause transition as well as resistance and aerobic exercise, balance training, nutrition, weight management, and sleep, while noting that evidence about starting systemic hormone therapy later in life remains less clear.
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