71%
of perimenopausal women suffer from musculoskeletal pain (muscles, joints, and bones).²
Bone,_muscle,_&_joint_pain
You can't stretch out or walk off hormone changes
71% of women in perimenopause reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain.¹ If downward dog is no longer cutting it, find relief with our insurance-covered Care Plans.
Why is this happening?
When estrogen levels shift, you may feel a little more snap, crackle, and pop than usual
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71%
of perimenopausal women suffer from musculoskeletal pain (muscles, joints, and bones).²
Hormones impact your whole body, not just your reproductive health
Estrogen and progesterone play a role in the health of your joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue.
When estrogen levels shift, you may feel a little more snap, crackle, and pop than usual
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Stiff as a board. Sore to the bone.
New aches or changes in strength are easy to dismiss as aging or overuse. Midi clinicians look at the full picture — your symptoms, your health history, activity, nutrition, and medications — to figure out what's really going on.
How we build your Care Plan
Midi clinicians support you from every angle. They start by listening — then draw on the options below to build the right plan for you.
1Labs & testing
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1Labs & testing
Your clinician may recommend targeted testing based on your symptoms and risk factors — including bone-density screening, vitamin D and thyroid testing, and labs to investigate inflammation or nutritional deficiencies.
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2Lifestyle coaching & support
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2Lifestyle coaching & support
Your Care Plan may include personalized guidance for strength training, mobility, balance, nutrition, and recovery. We can refer you to a physical therapist or specialist if necessary.
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3Hormone prescriptions
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3Hormone prescriptions
If it's right for you, estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can support bone density and other symptoms. Estrogen is available in patches, pills, creams, sprays, and gels.
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4Non-hormone prescriptions
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4Non-hormone prescriptions
Our clinician may discuss anti-inflammatory medication like Low Dose Naltrexone, pain management options, bone-supporting treatment, or a referral for imaging or specialist care.
5Supplement integration
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5Supplement integration
Based on your health, diet, medications, and test results, your clinician may recommend supplements such as:
- Omega-3
- Creatine
- Vitamin D
- Calcium
- Collagen peptides
- Magnesium
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Sources & citations
1. Lu CB, Liu PF, Zhou YS, Meng P, Zhang YQ. Musculoskeletal Pain during the Menopausal Transition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neural Plasticity. 2020.
2. According to a 2020 meta-analysis of 16 studies, 71% of women in perimenopause reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2020/8842110; Musculoskeletal Pain during the Menopausal Transition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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