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Menopause and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health

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Publisher: National Health Service (Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust) · Published: August 7, 2026 · Accessed: August 7, 2026

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  • When oestrogen levels drop, it can cause joint pain and stiffness, muscle pain and weakness, weaker bones (osteoporosis), and a higher chance of problems with tendons and ligaments.
  • Many women report pain in places like the heel, the Achilles tendon, and joints in general.
  • More than half of women experience musculoskeletal pain, and women are twice as likely to have joint pain and stiffness around menopause compared to before menopause.
  • Muscle aches and joint pain are listed among common menopause symptoms; management includes activity, bone-health support (calcium and vitamin D), and medical review.