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What Men Need To Understand About Menopause
If you watch any kind of television or happen to overhear any conversations between men, you’ve probably heard the jokes surrounding women and menopause. It may be somewhat amusing to hear about, but it’s a real issue going on in families and relationships everywhere. It’s important that everyone around someone who is going through menopause be aware of what the person is going through and how they can help this person deal with it.
Some men may be described as being completely and utterly clueless when it comes their wives or significant others going through menopause. It’s unfortunate because women are going through something that men can’t possibly understand because their bodies aren’t made the same way.
Just as it is important for men to realize that women are going through something natural and sometimes difficult and trying, women need to understand that this is new unchartered territory for most men.
Recent studies have proven that menopause may partially begin in the brain and not totally in the ovaries, which can account for many of the emotional changes a woman may experience during menopause.
It can be difficult for men to understand why his woman is experiencing new symptoms of irritability and may be suffering from extreme mood swings. This all occurs because there are so many hormonal changes going on in the woman’s body. Not to mention the uncomfortable feelings and sensations that may accompany these changes. Sometimes when we feel sick, down or extremely uncomfortable, it may show in our moods, speech and actions. Other people around us sometimes forget this and it’s easy to jump to conclusions.
Just like when a girl is going through puberty or a woman is experiencing the hormonal changes of carrying a baby, a woman’s attitude and emotions may change for the worst, making her angry, anxious or depressed. Often times, others don’t understand what’s going on and can contribute to making things worse with their own misunderstanding reactions. On that same token, some men may feel that it is not their job to put up with the mood swings of their wives or girlfriends. Beginning to understand the hormonal changes that are going on inside the woman is a place to start for men who are having difficulty dealing with it.
I would suggest that when a perimenopausal or menopausal woman makes her initial visit to the doctor, that her husband or boyfriend accompany her so that he can also present some of his questions and concerns regarding what’s going on to the doctor. Often times men will think that women are overreacting or that the symptoms aren’t real or aren’t as bad as one would make out. Speaking directly to a physician can help clear this up.
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User Comments
This is a very good article regarding the menopause, men I think should understand it more it isn't the taboo subject it once was likeless monthly periods. The menopause is a natural time in a woman's life but it can be hard for some women who don't find it easy to cope with. Of course there is HRT and courses of tablets for the menopause that women can take and eat healthy and keep yourself as fit as possible I know that. but an understanding partner does help as well, there are loads of information regarding this subject men can read so really there isn't any excuse, I don't think women have an easy ride anyway what with periods then child birth if you have any then the menopause. But in saying that the menopause should be seen as a new chapter in a woman's life not the decline into old age and a positive outlook is for the best if you can do that.
By Carole Heath on 2009-07-20
By Carole Heath on 2009-07-20
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