Menopause can cause aches and pains throughout the body. As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may experience muscle and joint aches, as well as general body discomfort. Some key points about menopause and bodily aches:
- Lower estrogen is often to blame for menopausal aches. Estrogen helps regulate neurotransmitters that influence pain perception. With less estrogen, the threshold for pain is lower.
- Hot flashes and night sweats can cause aches. Repeated intense heat flooding the body puts stress on muscles, joints, and ligaments. This stress accumulates.
- The specific areas of aches and pains vary by individual but often include:
- Shoulders
- Neck
- Back
- Hips
- Knees
- Hands and wrists
- Some women develop chronic, widespread muscle pain and tenderness during perimenopause and beyond, which may indicate fibromyalgia triggered by hormonal shifts.
- Emotional stress from menopausal symptoms can trigger muscle tension and pain. Anxiety, irritability, sleep disturbances, and mood swings place the body under stress.
- In addition to muscle and joint discomfort, menopause can cause other types of aches such as:
- Headaches and migraines
- Stomach pain or digestive issues
- Bladder pain or discomfort
- Breast tenderness
- Lifestyle remedies may help relieve aches, including:
- Regular exercise
- Yoga and stretching
- Stress management techniques
- Heat/ice therapy
- OTC pain medication
- Healthy nutrition
- A customized hormone therapy plan can also ease muscle and joint discomfort by replacing depleted hormones. This helps normalize neurotransmitters involved with pain perception.
If you're struggling with aches and pains due to menopause, know that you don't have to just put up with it or wait it out. Effective relief is available so you can move through this transition more comfortably.
At Balance Hormone Clinic, we specialize in individualized hormone therapy programs to get to the root causes of menopause symptoms. Our integrative providers can help you find the right hormonal balance to ease aches and pains. With offices across the country, we offer both virtual and in-person visits.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule your first appointment.
Some key
benefits of our hormone therapy services include:
- Custom treatment plans based on your lab work and health history
- Bioidentical hormones that precisely match human hormones
- Ongoing monitoring to optimize your hormone levels
- Lifestyle guidance tailored to your needs
- Convenient virtual and in-person care options
We understand how frustrating and limiting menopause aches can be.
At Balance Hormone Clinic, our goal is to give you back your active, healthy, and comfortable life. Our individualized care has helped thousands navigate menopause with less pain and reduced symptoms.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consult to start addressing your menopausal aches and pains. Our caring medical team is ready to help you develop a treatment plan optimized for your unique needs.
