Perimenopause and Musculoskeletal Health:  Managing Joint Inflammation and Promoting Bone Health for Prescribers

In this session, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein examines how estrogen decline during the perimenopausal transition reshapes the musculoskeletal system — influencing inflammation, bone density, cartilage integrity, and connective tissue function.


Drawing from both clinical experience and current research, Dr. Wittstein highlights how hormonal fluctuations — not chronological aging — drive many of the joint, tendon, and bone changes seen in midlife women. The lecture bridges endocrinology and orthopedics to help practitioners understand why early intervention is critical for long-term musculoskeletal health.

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  • Instructors

    Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

  • 1h 06min

    Video duration

  • 1 Presentation Powerpoint File

    Included with 62 slides

  • 1 Quiz

    Course Instructor

    Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

    Jocelyn Wittstein, MD
    Orthopedic Surgeon
    Dr. Jocelyn R. Wittstein is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University, specializing in sports medicine. Her clinical and research interests span the shoulder, elbow, and knee in both pediatric and adult populations​ with focus on the female athlete across the lifespan, post traumatic arthritis after knee injuries, and the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and its repercussions. 

    She is an NIH funded researcher in the field of post traumatic arthritis, co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan, and a leader in the Duke Female Athlete Program as well as co-PI on several studies looking at joint health, frozen shoulder, and musculoskeletal benefits of hormone therapy in menopausal women. 

    She is also president of the Forum: Women in Sports Medicine, a national organization of female orthopaedic surgeons subspecialized in sports medicine.
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