Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

BONUS: Muscle Strength in Menopause: Key Tests & Lifestyle Measures with Dr. Vonda Wright

Dec 1, 2025
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Vonda Wright
Dr. Vonda Wright, a double-boarded orthopedic sports surgeon and founder of Precision Longevity, discusses the crucial role of menopausal literacy and the impacts of musculoskeletal syndrome during menopause. She highlights the importance of strength training and VO2 max testing to combat muscle loss and frailty in women aged 35 to 45. Vonda emphasizes non-hormonal lifestyle choices for maintaining health, including diet, sprint training, and strength protocols, while addressing common issues like frozen shoulder and promoting overall orthopedic health.
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ANECDOTE

Generational Gaps In Menopausal Care

  • Vonda shares generational differences in menopausal care, including her mother's experience with HRT being stopped then restarted.
  • She emphasizes educating daughters so they don't repeat past gaps in care and knowledge.
INSIGHT

Musculoskeletal Syndrome Of Menopause

  • Menopausal musculoskeletal changes span pain, frozen shoulder, rapid arthritis, muscle loss, and fat redistribution as estrogen declines.
  • Vonda Wright frames this cluster as the "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause" to improve diagnosis and care.
ANECDOTE

Surgeon’s Personal Struggle With Arthralgia

  • Vonda describes her own severe arthralgia and morning stiffness that limited her mobility during menopause.
  • Her lived experience motivated her to research and name the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.
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