New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- For many women, menopause arrives with changes such as hot flashes, mood swings and sleep issues that they may have been prepared. What may, however, come as a surprise, is persistent joint pain. Knees hurting while climbing stairs, stiffness in the fingers in the morning, or a dull ache in the lower back are complaints orthopaedic clinics hear almost daily from women in their late 40s and 50s. Joint pain during menopause is real, common, and often misunderstood.

What to know about about joint pain during menopause

Dr Akhilesh Rathi, Joint Replacement, Robotics and Orthopaedics Surgeon, shares five important things every woman should know:

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