Perimenopause and Frozen Shoulder: What Women Should Know

Frozen shoulder makes the shoulder hurt and become harder to move.

It happens when the tissue around the shoulder joint gets inflamed and tight.

It can affect people during the same years many women go through perimenopause.

Hormone changes might play a part, but doctors do not know that they directly cause frozen shoulder.

Other health problems, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders, can raise the risk.

Shoulder pain can also come from other conditions, so it is important not to guess at the cause.

Gentle movement and regular activity may help support shoulder mobility.

See a doctor if stiffness or pain lasts for weeks, gets worse, or makes everyday activities difficult.