Menopausal musculoskeletal disorders are one of the common complaints of many women, along with menopausal osteoporosis. Menopausal women are the main target group for arthritis, so many studies are being conducted to find out the relationship between menopause and arthritis.

The onset of gout pain is usually limited to one joint, and gout is more likely if the pain begins in the big toe.

The most common method of diagnosing gout today is to test joint fluid for urate crystals. However, this method does not always detect the disease. CT scan is an advanced method that helps detect gout in 1/3 of cases where joint fluid tests are negative for the disease.