The Link Between Arthritis and Low Estrogen

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Arthritis has a reputation of being a problem associated with aging. And many women around menopausal age do experience bouts of arthritis-related joint pain. But joint pain and other arthritis symptoms are much more common in women than in men, which means that age is not the whole story when it comes to arthritis. For some women, the decline in estrogen in the years leading up to menopause could be more to blame. Studies have shown a definite link between arthritis and declining levels of estrogen. And although for many women, this means that problems start to surface during menopause, hormones can actually fluctuate many times during a woman’s lifespan—and for many different reasons. Joint pain and other symptoms of arthritis can interfere with the ability to do activities that were formerly enjoyed. And while relying on pain medication for relief may mask symptoms for a while, long-term use has its own major problems. Newer research has focused on treatments that protect joints rather than just masking symptoms—treatments that could offer long-term relief. Read more…

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