Rheumatology Insights
Written by Dr Animesh Singh, Consultant Rheumatologist in London, these articles provide patient-friendly explanations of joint pain, inflammatory arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, vasculitis, blood tests and rheumatology treatments. They also include selected clinical insights and patient experiences to help explain how rheumatic conditions are assessed and managed.
Please note, these posts are for general information only and do not constitute medical advice. Dr Singh would encourage you to speak to your healthcare professional to be assessed and managed for your specific symptoms.
Menopause and Rheumatic Disease: How Hormonal Change Can Affect Joints, Symptoms and Treatment
Menopause can affect joints, muscles, sleep, fatigue, bone health and cardiovascular risk. For women with rheumatic disease, this can make it difficult to know whether symptoms are hormonal, mechanical or due to an inflammatory flare.