Menopause and rib pain
Sharp, positional chest wall pain — often mistaken for cardiac events.
Red flags to rule out
Exertional pain, radiating to jaw/arm, associated dyspnea — evaluate cardiac.
Treatment
NSAIDs, topical diclofenac, HRT if part of broader musculoskeletal syndrome.
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Medically reviewed by Kindr Health Clinical Team · Last reviewed 2026-06-19. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.