Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Explained
Why joint pain increases during menopause, how estrogen affects cartilage and muscle, and what the new MSM framework means for women after 40.
This section examines how low-grade inflammation, recovery capacity, sleep quality, stress, and daily routines interact with joint comfort, mobility, and overall wellbeing as we age. Instead of treating inflammation as something to eliminate entirely, the articles here focus on understanding balance, context, and cumulative lifestyle effects.
Readers will find research-aware explanations that connect everyday habits with long-term outcomes, helping them recognize which factors tend to amplify discomfort — and which support recovery and resilience over time.
Why joint pain increases during menopause, how estrogen affects cartilage and muscle, and what the new MSM framework means for women after 40.


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