
23/07/2025
We often talk to our patients about hormones, menstrual cycles and peri/post/menopause. Here is a great blog about why hormones matter!!
🌡️ Hormones aren’t just background noise—they’re active players in the pain experience.
In this month's guest blog, Sonam Jethwa explores how s*x hormones like oestradiol, progesterone, and testosterone influence pain perception, inflammation, and even tissue structure.
From cyclical pain patterns to hormone-sensitive flare-ups, understanding the hormonal landscape is crucial for personalising MSK care in women.
Clinicians: Are you asking the right questions about your patient's cycle? Tailoring load, pacing, and timing interventions around hormonal phases could be the missing piece in effective pain management.
🩺 Read the full blog to dive deeper into s*x-specific MSK care: https://dralisongrimaldi.com/blog/women-in-pain/