“I feel like I’m not in my own body anymore.”
According to **Dr. Jason Snibbe, orthopedic surgeon for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Kardashians**, that's something he hears from women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
As estrogen declines, women can experience changes that go far beyond hot flashes.
Their bodies can feel different.
Their strength can change.
And maintaining muscle mass can become increasingly difficult.
Dr. Snibbe believes hormones, including estrogen and low-dose testosterone when medically appropriate, can play an important role in helping some women maintain muscle mass and strength as they age.
And it's a conversation he says medicine has overlooked for far too long.
For women who suddenly feel like their bodies are changing underneath them, the answer isn't simply to accept feeling weaker.
It's worth having a conversation with a qualified healthcare provider about what's changing and what options may be appropriate for you.
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