Hi! I’m new to this group. It’s great to know that I’m not alone in this perimenopause process. I’ve always heard about menopause, but no one mentioned what could happen prior to menopause.

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and suddenly dealing with chronic pain—aching joints, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, back pain, or tendon issues—please hear this 🥹🫶🏻 You’re not crazy and it’s not just “stress” or "aging"! During perimenopause, estrogen levels become unpredictable and eventually drop. Estrogen isn’t just reproductive—it helps control inflammation, collagen, pain signaling, and tissue repair. When estrogen and testosterone drop: 👉🏻 Inflammation rises 👉🏻 Tendons and connective tissue weaken 👉🏻 Pain sensitivity goes up 👉🏻 Recovery slows PT, stretching, or supplements can help, but if your hormones are off, the root cause needs to be addressed 😅 For many women, HRT is the missing piece to support tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and help manage pain 🙏🏼✨ Chat with our team about HRT here: https://www.elevatemd.co/hrt-optin-tt