In regard to joint pain and muscle aches during menopause, will these get better as the body adjusts to decreased oestrogen levels?

Most women do find that symptoms such as joint pain begin to ease off through the menopause as hormone levels even out and stabilise.

However, how long you experience joint pain for can also depend on your general health, stress levels, diet, exercise etc. So looking after yourself well at this time is very important!

It's important to get your symptoms checked by your doctor; this will make sure that menopause is at the root of your joint pain and not another underlying cause such as arthritis and osteoporosis.

In the meantime, you may find that Devil's Claw and Arnica Gel can help to alleviate these aches and pains.

Eileen Durward