Why Chronic Pain Can Surface or Worsen During Menopause

New reporting highlights a less-discussed menopause symptom cluster: persistent pain, often alongside sleep disruption, that can complicate daily life and be hard to separate from other conditions.
New Research Suggests the Postmenopausal Ovary Is Not Idle

A new study adds to growing evidence that the ovary remains biologically active after menopause, with possible implications for hormone signaling, aging, and disease risk.