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The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Maria Sophocles: Rational Wellness Podcast 433

The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Maria Sophocles: Rational Wellness Podcast 433

Update: 2025-10-23
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Dr. Maria Sophocles discusses The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Understanding the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Maria Sophocles on the Rational Wellness Podcast
 
In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Ben Weitz discusses the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a board-certified OBGYN specializing in women's health. The conversation covers how the drop in estrogen levels during menopause significantly impacts muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues, leading to increased risks of musculoskeletal pain, sarcopenia, osteopenia, and osteoarthritis. The discussion also explores the importance of hormone replacement therapy, the role of estrogen as an anti-inflammatory and anabolic hormone, and the necessity of strength training in mitigating the effects of menopause. Dr. Sophocles also touches on related topics like heart disease, the timing hypothesis for hormone therapy, and practical steps women can take to maintain their musculoskeletal health.
 
00:00  Introduction to the Rational Wellness Podcast
00:40 Guest Introduction: Dr. Maria Sophocles
02:20  Understanding Menopause and Hormones
05:53  Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
08:11  The Role of Estrogen in Joint and Muscle Health
11:56  Hormone Replacement Therapy: Benefits and Controversies
22:49  Strength Training and Sarcopenia Prevention
34:56  Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
 
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Dr. Maria Sophocles is a board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in women's health across the lifespan.  She is the Medical Director of Women's Healthcare of Princeton www.princetongyn.com and she is the author of a forthcoming book, "The Bedroom Gap," on sex in midlife.  Dr. Sophocles is also the CMO of EMBR Labs, a Boston-based wellness device company EMBRLabs.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Maria Sophocles: Rational Wellness Podcast 433

The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Maria Sophocles: Rational Wellness Podcast 433