The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

I Cracked a Bone Sneezing

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Sep 02, 2025
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You know what they don’t warn you about in perimenopause?
That one day you might sneeze and—bam—crack a rib.

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Sounds dramatic, right? But here’s the deal: bone loss speeds up in menopause. Estrogen dips, bones thin, and suddenly the everyday stuff—sneezing, tripping on the dog toy, carrying groceries—becomes a risk factor.

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