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Body & Pain

Joint pain, hip pain, abdominal cramps, ear pain — how oestrogen affects every part of the body.

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Can Perimenopause Cause Back Pain?

Back pain that starts or worsens in your 40s may have a hormonal cause. Here is what oestrogen decline does to your spine, joints, and muscles — and what actually helps.

Indian woman at a health consultation discussing digestive symptoms

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Can Perimenopause Cause Bloating?

Yes — bloating is a recognised symptom of perimenopause, driven by oestrogen fluctuations, declining progesterone, gut microbiome shifts, and rising cortisol. Here is what is happening and what actually helps.

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