Menopause Nurse Memo's
Join Vikki Ellison a menopause specialist nurse from Calm Menopause & Wellbeing Clinic each week for bite-sized conversations on perimenopause and menopause—designed to inform, reassure, and empower. In under 15 minutes, you’ll get clear, practical insights into everything from symptoms and treatment options to lifestyle tips and the latest evidence-based guidance. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about this natural life stage, these short episodes cut through the noise with advice you can trust.
Menopause Nurse Memo's
Joint and muscle pain during the perimenopause and menopause
Many women notice new or worsening joint and muscle pain as they move through perimenopause and menopause — but it’s not just “wear and tear.” Hormonal changes, especially the decline in oestrogen, can affect connective tissue, muscle recovery, and inflammation, leading to stiffness, soreness, or fatigue that can impact everyday life.
In this episode, we explore why these changes happen and, most importantly, what you can do to feel better.
Join us as we discuss:
- How menopause affects joints, muscles, and recovery
- The science behind oestrogen’s role in tissue health
- Practical steps to reduce pain and improve mobility
- The benefits of exercise, nutrition, and rest
- When hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other treatments may help
Whether you’re waking up achy or struggling to stay active, this conversation offers clear, evidence-based guidance to help you move with more ease and confidence.
Listen now to understand your body better — and take control of your midlife wellbeing.