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Why does menopause cause joint pain? The estrogen connection explained

Why does menopause cause joint pain? The estrogen connection explained
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Your joints ache. Your knees creak when you climb stairs. Your hands feel stiff every morning. If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, these symptoms might not be random aging: they’re likely connected to menopause. The relationship between declining estrogen and joint pain is well-documented, yet...

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