Why Your Joints Feel Stiff and Dry During Perimenopause & Menopause (And Why It’s Not “Just Ageing”) If your knees, hips, or shoulders feel stiff when you wake up…If you struggle to stand after sitting for a while…If exercise feels harder, heavier, or “rusty” at first… You’re not imagining it. And no, your joints are not wearing out . They are drying out . Joint stiffness and pain are some of the most common yet least explained symptoms of perimenopause and menopause , even i