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Why Injuries Increase After Menopause (And What To Do)
Many active adults notice something frustrating as they age: injuries start happening more often—and they don’t heal the way they used to.
A major reason can be hormone changes.
As hormones decline with age—especially during perimenopause and menopause—the body’s ability to repair and build tissue can also decline. The same is true for men as testosterone levels decrease over time.
This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.
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