Why are females more prone to osteoarthritis than males?
Women are more prone to osteoarthritis than men due to hormonal changes, especially after menopause, when estrogen levels drop, affecting joint health, said Dr Chethana D, Rheumatology Consultant at Aster CMI Hospital. Females have wider hips, which affects knee alignment and puts more stress on weight-bearing joints, Dr Debashish Chanda, Director at CK Birla Hospital, said.