#187 Why Are My Joints Hurting The Hidden Impact of Hormones on Midlife Muscles and Joints

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

May 15, 2025 ∙ 22 mins

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In our latest episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I discuss strategies to help you with joint pain, stiffness, or slower recovery from workouts, this episode is for you.

I share my personal experience with frozen shoulder and deep hip pain in my 40s — and how no one ever mentioned hormones as a possible root cause.

Now, the science is catching up. This musculoskeletal shift in midlife has a name: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause — and it affects over 70% of women. From bone loss to tendon pain to shrinking muscles, estrogen plays a powerful role in keeping your body strong and pain-free.

🌱In this episode, you’ll learn:

🔥Why joint and muscle pain may be hormone-related — not just aging

🔥How estrogen protects bones, muscles, joints, and tendons

🔥What happens when estrogen declines

🔥How hormone therapy, resistance training, and nutrition can support your musculoskeletal health

Whether you’ve had frozen shoulder, unexplained hip pain, or just feel stiffer than you used to — this is a must-listen episode that connects the dots and empowers you to take charge of your health.

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Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

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199

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May 15, 2025

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22 mins

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

There is no doubt in my mind that had I not made these changes in my 40’s, I’d be 20lbs heavier, have more belly fat, low in energy, moody & diabetic during my menopause journey. Before 35, I wanted the magic pill to fix me! I was doing A LOT of things right – but […]

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#187 Why Are My Joints Hurting The Hidden Impact of Hormones on Midlife Muscles and Joints

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya

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The Menopause Space

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