Menopause Relationships

Menopause Relationships

“…it’s a good idea to learn about menopause
and related symptoms so you can
support your partner through this time”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Relationships Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Menopause Lovers/Partners/Spouses
  • Menopause Relationships

Menopause

How may menopause impact on a woman’s relationships?

In Menopause Information for Partners the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) elaborate on:

“While every woman’s experience is different, it’s a good idea to learn about menopause and related symptoms so you can support your partner through this time”.2

Physical Symptoms

What are some physical symptoms of menopause?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Physical Symptoms of Menopause the JH explain:

“Physical symptoms of menopause may include:

  • Irregular periods
  • Hot flushes
  • Night sweats
  • Joint aches and pains
  • Sore breasts
  • Itchy, crawly or dry skin
  • Exhaustion and fatigue
  • Dry vagina

They may also include:

  • Loss of sex drive (libido)
  • Headache or migraine
  • More intense premenstrual tension (PMS)
  • Sleep problems
  • Bloating
  • Urinary problems
  • Weight gain”.3

Emotional Symptoms

What are some emotional symptoms of menopause?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Physical Symptoms of Menopause — Mental and Emotional Symptoms of Menopause the JH explain:

“Mental and emotional symptoms of menopause may include:

  • Feeling irritable or frustrated
  • Feeling anxious
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Brain fog
  • Forgetfulness
  • Lowered mood
  • Mood swings
  • Feeling you can’t cope as well as you used to”.4

Sex

Is there an association between sex and menopause relationships?

In Menopause Information for Partners: Sex and Menopause the JH elaborate on:

“It’s common for women to have lower sex drive (libido) around the time of menopause. This may be due to changing hormone levels, low mood, fatigue and vaginal dryness (which can cause pain during sex)”.5

Tips for Couples and Partners

What are some tips for couples and partners?

In Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help — Tips for Couples and Partners the JH explain:

“The years surrounding menopause can be difficult for women and families, but supportive communication can help. These tips from Ms Needleman are designed for couples, but some may also apply to women who don’t have a partner.

  • Learn together…
  • Negotiate sex…
  • Maintain connection…
  • Wait for calm….
  • Practise self-care”.6

In Menopause Information for Partners: Tips To Support Your Partner the JH also elaborate on:

“There are many things you can do to help your partner through the different stages of menopause.

For example:

  • Listen and be supportive
  • Understand that some (not all) mood changes may be due to menopause
  • Allow your partner to express their feelings, even if you don’t understand them
  • Ask your partner to help you understand their symptoms
  • Encourage your partner to talk about what they need and when they need it

You can also:

  • Keep an open mind about why your partner may be acting differently
  • Support your partner to make healthy choices, like eating healthy food and reducing alcohol consumption (which can affect menopausal symptoms)
  • Be patient when it comes to sex – and find other ways to be intimate
  • Go with your partner to medical appointments or counselling (if required)”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my relationship?

If you would like help with your relationship, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can decide on who may be the best health care provider to help you.

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  1. Menopause Information for Partners. Last Updated: 19 May 2025 | Last Reviewed: 23 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 14 February 2026
  2. Menopause Information for Partners. Last Updated: 19 May 2025 | Last Reviewed: 23 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 14 February 2026
  3. Symptoms of Menopause: Physical Symptoms of Menopause. Last Updated: 15 October 2025 | Last Reviewed: 23 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#physical-and-emotional-symptoms Accessed: 14 February 2026
  4. Symptoms of Menopause: Physical Symptoms of Menopause — Mental and Emotional Symptoms. Last Updated: 15 October 2025 | Last Reviewed: 23 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#physical-and-emotional-symptoms Accessed: 14 February 2026
  5. Menopause Information for Partners: Sex and Menopause. Last Updated: 19 May 2025 | Last Reviewed: 23 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 14 February 2026
  6. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help — Tips for Couples and Partners. Last Updated: 17 January 2024 | Last Reviewed: 10 October 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/navigating-menopause-together-how-partners-can-help Accessed: 14 February 2026
  7. Menopause Information for Partners: Tips To Support Your Partner. Last Updated: 19 May 2025 | Last Reviewed: 23 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/information-for-partners Accessed: 14 February 2026
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