How men can support their partners through the menopause

  • Having access to support in menopause is vital to maintain your overall wellbeing.
  • So, how can the men in your life, offer encouragement during this challenging time?
  • Find out more below.
How men can support their partners through the menopause

If you wish to support the female in your life, education on menopause is key. Many women feel lost and sometimes feel like they’re facing this time in their lives on their own, so your understanding is more important than ever. Menopause is defined as when a woman’s period stops for good, and it’s diagnosed after twelve months without a menstrual period, vaginal bleeding or spotting. This is because their bodies produce significantly less oestrogen and progesterone. In pre-menopausal women, oestrogen levels range from 15-350 pg/mL, whereas during menopause, these levels drop to often less than 10 pg/mL. This considerable decrease in hormone levels is the main driving factor behind the symptoms women experience during menopause.

If you wish to support the female in your life, education on menopause is key. Many women feel lost and sometimes feel like they’re facing this time in their lives on their own, so your understanding is more important than ever. Menopause is defined as when a woman’s period stops for good, and it’s diagnosed after twelve months without a menstrual period, vaginal bleeding or spotting. This is because their bodies produce significantly less oestrogen and progesterone. In pre-menopausal women, oestrogen levels range from 15-350 pg/mL, whereas during menopause, these levels drop to often less than 10 pg/mL. This considerable decrease in hormone levels is the main driving factor behind the symptoms women experience during menopause.

Now that you are aware of what menopause is, it’s important to understand that a woman’s symptoms can vary much further than hot flushes. From mood swings and insomnia to skin changes and headaches, some women can experience many different symptoms with various levels of intensity – find out more on the 48 menopausal symptoms on our About Menopause page.  Many women in relationships sometimes find it difficult to communicate how they’re feeling, so ensuring that you help create a relaxing, open environment is essential to helping her feel comfortable speaking about her symptoms, or the menopause in general. Being a sympathetic listener is key, and having the understanding to help her with what she needs is also important. 

Now that you are aware of what menopause is, it’s important to understand that a woman’s symptoms can vary much further than hot flushes. From mood swings and insomnia to skin changes and headaches, some women can experience many different symptoms with various levels of intensity – find out more on the 48 menopausal symptoms on our About Menopause page.  Many women in relationships sometimes find it difficult to communicate how they’re feeling, so ensuring that you help create a relaxing, open environment is essential to helping her feel comfortable speaking about her symptoms, or the menopause in general. Being a sympathetic listener is key, and having the understanding to help her with what she needs is also important. 

Some women often experience feelings of insecurity and social anxiety during their menopause; being by their side to show her some love and patience is very important. Sometimes, women won’t want to ask for help. So just simply recognising that she is experiencing a hot flush and may need the fan turned on, or sensing that her mood is low and needs a hug, is exactly how men can support the women in their life. Show the women in your life some love today and check out our range of products to treat her with!

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Being a sympathetic listener is key, and having the understanding to help her with what she needs is also important.
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Some women often experience feelings of insecurity and social anxiety during their menopause; being by their side to show her some love and patience is very important. Sometimes, women won’t want to ask for help. So just simply recognising that she is experiencing a hot flush and may need the fan turned on, or sensing that her mood is low and needs a hug, is exactly how men can support the women in their life. Show the women in your life some love today and check out our range of products to treat her with!

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Being a sympathetic listener is key, and having the understanding to help her with what she needs is also important.
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Showing empathy and appreciation of your partner during this challenging time is essential to helping the women in your life.

It all starts with menopause education; being informed means that you can navigate this stage together.

Ask her questions and be open to talking about menopause, this will help her throughout this unpredictable period in her life.