General · 8 June 2026
Women build strength as menopause weakens muscles.
As women age through menopause, their muscles naturally weaken, making it harder to stay strong, mobile, and independent. This happens because estrogen, a hormone that boosts muscle mass and power, naturally declines when women reach menopause. Dr. Auxillos said for women, midlife is a crucial period to consciously build and keep up strength.
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