Menopause
Life after her last period — heart health, intimacy changes, and why your support matters more than ever.
She's Bleeding After Menopause — What to Do Right Now
Any bleeding after menopause requires medical evaluation — full stop. Most causes are benign, but it can signal endometrial cancer. Be the partner who insists on the appointment.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Menopause Body Changes — A Partner's Guide to Not Making It Worse
Estrogen loss redistributes fat to the midsection. It's hormonal, not a willpower issue. Your words about her body carry enormous weight right now — choose them carefully.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Intimacy After Menopause — What Partners Need to Know
Vaginal dryness, pain during sex, and low libido are medical conditions caused by estrogen loss — not rejection. Solutions exist, but they start with open conversation and zero pressure.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Her Heart Risk Just Doubled — What Every Partner Should Know
Estrogen was protecting her heart. Now it's gone. Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, and women's heart attack symptoms are often missed. Know the signs.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Living with Her Hot Flashes — A Partner's Survival Guide
Hot flashes aren't just 'feeling warm.' They're a neurological event that can last 7+ years. Your willingness to adapt the home environment and not complain about it is a genuine act of love.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Menopause and Beyond — What Partners Need to Understand
Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without a period. But the transition doesn't end there — postmenopause brings its own health considerations including cardiovascular risk, bone loss, and ongoing vasomotor symptoms. Understanding the full picture helps you support her for the long term.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Her Bone Health — What Partners Can Do to Help
Bone loss accelerates dramatically after menopause due to estrogen decline. Osteoporotic fractures in older women are more deadly than many cancers. Proactive screening, weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, and informed decisions about HRT can prevent devastating outcomes.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Vaginal and Urinary Changes — What Partners Should Know
Declining estrogen causes progressive vaginal dryness, tissue thinning, and urinary changes that affect comfort, sex, and daily life. Unlike hot flashes, these symptoms worsen over time without treatment. Highly effective treatments exist, but stigma keeps many women from seeking help. Your awareness and sensitivity matter.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Her Memory Is Changing — Brain Health After Menopause
Brain fog, memory lapses, and word-finding difficulty during menopause are driven by hormonal changes and usually improve as the brain adapts. Long-term cognitive health depends on lifestyle factors you can influence together: exercise, sleep, social connection, and cardiovascular health.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
HRT Long-Term — Supporting Her Treatment Decisions
Modern HRT is far safer than the 2002 WHI headlines suggested. When started within 10 years of menopause, benefits typically outweigh risks for most women. Your role is to support informed decision-making, not to influence her choice — and to stay engaged as her treatment evolves.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16
Menopause Mental Health — How Partners Can Help
Menopause increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and existential distress. These are driven by hormonal changes, life transitions, and cultural messages about aging. Your consistent presence, emotional validation, and willingness to support professional help make you a genuine ally in her mental health.
5 questions covered · Updated 2026-02-16