Joint pain refers to the swelling, stiffness, and soreness around a joint. Suffering from joint pain is a common sign of aging that affects many people. And sure, with age comes some stiffness and soreness. And sometimes joint pain is part of a condition like arthritis. But for many women, joint pain is a symptom of menopause. You may not know it, but hormones play a major role in women’s bone and joint health. As women age, and before, during, and after menopause, hormones fluctuate and drop off, and this can lead to joint pain. Exactly how and why hormones have an influence on joints is not entirely clear, but women, and especially menopausal women, seem especially prone to joint pain. But just because hormone levels are fluctuating or low doesn’t mean that they have to stay that way. And there is no reason to suffer without trying to feel better. A natural way to restore estrogen levels and eliminate joint pain is with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Read more…