Male menopause is something that most people have heard but never understood. Many men and boys feel that they just woke up one day and a woman in his life changed completely. She is now upset all the time, she does not want to be intimate, it is very sensitive to time, the smallest thing can make you angry, and she is crying or laughing without warning.
During menopause, women, men can be just as confused as women. Many times they see the situation hopeless, not knowing what he can do to help. So, people are usually back off to give a woman a "space" that will work when it wants, but when they do not fully igniting. This can strain relationships, and sometimes it leads to both parties going their separate ways.
If you are a man, and you notice that your wife or girlfriend who is in his mid-thirties to early fifties, begins to act strangely, it is best to educate on the topic of female menopause, in order for you to understand what happens and how or what you can do to help. Believe you will truly appreciate and love for your understanding and support, and that when this barrier is more, you can go back to your happy relationship.
First, realize that it does not work the way it operates. During menopause a woman, a woman's body and mind are affected by hormone imbalance. Her hormones are no longer working the way it is used when she was younger. This leads to a variety of symptoms that can trigger or lead to other symptoms. There are more than thirty symptoms at all, but on average, women will get about 10 (that's a lot already !)
Common symptoms of menopause, women are headache, irritability, irregular periods, hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, bloating, mood swings, anxiety, and lack of sexual drive. Understanding that these all stem from a hormonal imbalance that is beyond their control will help you to help them through this difficult time.
In the meantime, here are two quick tips for all men out there:
To learn to listen to
Be ready with some quick remedies Familiarize yourself with your wife or girlfriend on the symptoms and be ready to act when they should be. For example, if she is suffering from hot flashes or night sweats, a bottle of ice water they can drink handy. If she had a fit of anxiety, teach her to provide. If she gets headaches, help her with some deep techniques can help her, the easier it will be to both of you.
Try to educate yourself further by taking a comprehensive guide to women's menopause. There are tons of books out there perimenopause. For example, one by Pam Andrews, "Perimenopause: they are, live it, love it" covers most of the symptoms and what you can do to treat the symptoms. This is a great guide for men and women, and will certainly help you navigate through this period in her life.
