Menopause: symptoms and pain
Written on February 21, 2025, by Pauline de Santarome
After a certain age, a woman's life is marked by what is known as menopause. This can cause very uncomfortable and even painful symptoms. Where does menopause come from? How can menopause-related pain be relieved? Santarome Bio answers all your questions!
What is menopause?
A natural phenomenon in women, menopause is characterized by the cessation of ovarian function, a decrease in the levels of female hormones called estrogens, and the gradual cessation of menstruation.
Menopause occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 and varies from one woman to another. Irregular periods, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances are among the various symptoms that occur before and during menopause.
The various symptoms of menopause
Fluctuations in estrogen levels in the body directly causemenopause symptoms. These symptoms can last for 5 months, 10 years, or longer.
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Hot flashes
Affecting around 75% of women, hot flashes are a sensation of intense heat that is often accompanied by redness, palpitations, heavy sweating, and night sweats. These vasomotor symptoms usually begin during perimenopause, the period leading up to menopause, and can last between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Although they are mostly spontaneous, these symptoms can also be triggered by external factors such as medication, changes in temperature, hot and alcoholic beverages, or caffeine.
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Joint and muscle pain
These are typical symptoms experienced by 50% of women. Also known as "menopausal joint pain," these pains are characterized by a feeling of stiffness upon waking and mainly affect the shoulders, fingers, hips, and knees. Dehydration can also cause joint pain.
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Emotional fragility
Mood swings and irritability are well-known symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal changes can lead to episodes of depression, lack of motivation and energy, as well as adverse effects on memory and attention.
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Insomnia
This is also one of the major discomforts of menopause. Often caused by hot flashes in the middle of the night, it can also occur for no apparent reason.
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Migraines
Frequent migraines are the result of decreased estrogen levels. This fluctuation affects the blood vessels, which dilate and contract, causing headaches.
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Urinary disorders
Urinary disorders or menopausal genitourinary syndrome (MGUS) include infections, irritation, urinary leakage, and pain during sexual intercourse caused by vaginal dryness.
Why do we experience more pain during menopause?
Estrogens are female hormones produced mainly by the ovaries and placenta. Essential to the proper functioning of the female body, they perform important functions such as thermoregulation, ovulation, and maintaining healthy joints and bones.
Estrogens have a pain-relieving effect on the body and nervous system, thereby minimizing the pain threshold, inflammation, and swelling around the joint.
During menopause, estrogen production decreases, which slows bone loss, increases the risk of fractures, and causes more pain. All of these pains, which were tolerable before menopause, now disrupt daily life.
But don't panic! Over time, your body will adapt to this new hormonal balance and the pain will subside.
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Natural solutions to relieve joint pain associated with menopause
Plants are a solution to help joint pain thanks to their various properties:
Blackcurrant blackcurrant, rich in flavonoids, is ideal for joint pain, rheumatism, and heavy legs.
Harpagophytum relieves joint and tendon pain and has analgesic and anti-rheumatic properties.
Curmuca is an anti-inflammatory rich in antioxidants. It is effective in maintaining good bone and joint health.
Copper contributes to the proper functioning of the body and joints and helps reduce pain.
Sage regulates estrogen production in the body and reduces hot flashes, joint pain, and fatigue.
Exercise stimulates the joints. Moderate physical activity such as cycling, walking, swimming, yoga, or low-intensity strength training promotes blood circulation and prevents pain.
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables will provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Also choose foods rich in Omega-3 such as fish.
Serotonin levels can also play a role in your pain. Oats, almonds, and chocolate contain serotonin precursors and can help boost your happiness hormone!
