Can HRT Help With Joint Pain? What the Research Really Shows

Middle-aged woman discussing knee joint pain with a doctor, alongside icons for hormone balance, joint comfort, inflammation, and mobility, with text reading “Can HRT Help With Joint Pain?”

Falling estrogen during menopause can trigger joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Research, including a large Women’s Health Initiative trial, shows hormone replacement therapy can modestly reduce joint pain, especially when started within ten years of menopause. It isn’t a guaranteed fix on its own, but for many women, it’s a meaningful piece of the puzzle. […]