The Quirónsalud Infanta Luisa Hospital in Seville warns that the hormonal changes that women go through throughout their lives (ovulation, menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause) greatly affect women. Direct effect on jointsMuscles and ligaments. Although many of these symptoms are viewed as “normal,” Lola F. Burson, MD, a rheumatologist at Hospital Quirónsalud Infanta Luisa, says they could be the first sign of a musculoskeletal disorder or Exacerbation of rheumatic diseases former.
During these hormonal phases, it is “recurring.” More persistent joint or muscle painAnd prolonged stiffness upon waking, swelling or a feeling of instability in the joints, in addition to fatigue, insomnia, or irritability,” the specialist warns, noting that “these symptoms It should not be considered normal “When it reaches a severity that interferes with daily life, limits physical activity or is accompanied by inflammation, these are the cases in which it is recommended to consult a specialist.”
In this sense, Dr. Burson points out that “hormonal changes can reveal previously hidden rheumatic diseases,” stressing that a rheumatic evaluation is particularly recommended when joint pain occurs.It lasts for more than a month, especially if it worsens early in the morningIf persistent or recurring inflammation appears in the joint, if morning stiffness exceeds half an hour, if an established rheumatic disease worsens, or if pain or weakness in the muscles and bones appears so severe that it affects movement.
The rheumatologist explains that different hormonal phases affect musculoskeletal injuries differently. During fertile life, for example, Anovulation may increase the risk of infection In ligaments, tendons and joints, while PMS and PMS reduce coordination and amplify pain sensation. It is also known that “Estrogen can reveal diseases of the immune systemLike systemic lupus,” he says.
In persistent hormonal disorders, such as menopause or polycystic ovary syndrome, the risk is “higher.” During pregnancy and breastfeeding, lower back pain, sciatica, and tendonitis in the shoulders, elbows, and wrists are also more common. According to the specialist, “low estrogen and… Milk production contributes to the loss of bone mass Which, however, tends to recover when the exercise is performed later. “In the birth and postpartum period, an increased risk of complications has also been observed in women with autoimmune diseases such as antiphospholipid syndrome,” he adds.
In the case of perimenopause and menopause, this is another particularly sensitive phase. Low estrogen increases the risk of osteoporosisIt accelerates osteoporosis and can exacerbate inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. So much so that Lola FF Bursón appreciates it Joint pain affects about 70% of women At this stage, postmenopausal osteoarthritis appears in up to 31% of them. The greater frequency of these problems in women is due to a group of biological factors that make them vulnerable to developing some rheumatic diseases.
To mitigate the side effects of these hormonal changes, Dr. Borson recommends physical exercise “with training that includes moderate to high-impact strength work, balance exercises and aerobic or cardiovascular exercise,” while eating a proper diet such as the Mediterranean diet.Reduces systemic inflammationWhich improves joint and autoimmune symptoms.” The specialist also points out that nutritional supplements and rheumatism medications, according to the individual needs of each patient, or hormone replacement therapy, help reduce these harmful effects.
With all this, Hospital Quirónsalud Infanta Luisa reaffirms its commitment to women’s health, remembering the importance of not normalizing joint pain and consulting for any persistent symptoms. Early recognition of the effects of changes Hormonal control allows you to prevent injuries, control the development of rheumatic diseases and improve the quality of life at all stages of life.
Quirónsalud in Andalusia
Quirónsalud Hospital Group is currently located in Andalusia Eight hospital centers It is located in the cities of Málaga, Marbella and Los Barrios (Cádiz), three in Seville, Córdoba and Huelva, as well as 19 specialized and diagnostic medical centers and two day surgical hospitals, making it the leader of private hospitals in this autonomous community.
About Quirónsalud
Quirónsalud is the leading health group in Spain and, together with its parent company Fresenius-Helios, also in Europe. In addition to its activity in Spain, Quirónsalud is also present in Latin America. Collectively, they have more than 50 thousand specialists in more than 180 health centersOf these, 57 hospitals have more than 8,000 beds.
It has the most advanced technology and Great team of professionals Highly specialized and of international standing. Among its centers are the University Hospital of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation, the Tecnon Medical Center, the Ruber Internacional, the Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital, the Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital, the Dexeus University Hospital, the Policlinica Gipuzcoa, the General University Hospital of Catalonia, the Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazon Hospital, etc.
The group works in Teaching promotion (Ten of its hospitals are university) and medical scientific research (it has the FJD Institute for Health Research, accredited by the Minister of State for Research, Development and Innovation).
And also her service Care is organized into units and cross-sectional networks that allow improving the accumulated experience of the different centers and the clinical translation of their research. Currently, Quirónsalud is developing numerous research projects throughout Spain and many of its centers are carrying out cutting-edge work in this field, being pioneers in different specialties such as oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology and neurology, among others.