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It’s not your shoulder — it’s hormonal. Frozen shoulder shows up most often in women during perimenopause, menopause, or postpartum, and not after injury. Here’s the evidence: • The shoulder joint contains estrogen receptors • Estrogen regulates inflammation, connective tissue elasticity, and pain signaling • When estrogen drops or fluctuates, the shoulder capsule becomes stiff, inflamed, and painful That’s why stretching, massage, therapy, or injections alone often don’t fully resolve it. Here’