menopause – Talking About Men's Health

Bridging the Empathy Gap in Health: A Call for Mutual Understanding and Compassion

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024MHN EditorAging, Family, Family Issues, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Others, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Well-beingLeave a comment

By gathering men’s thoughts and feelings on what they observe during this stage, the goal is to foster a greater understanding of the emotional and relational aspects of menopause. Through research, Men’s Health Network seeks to highlight how men’s empathy and connection can evolve as they witness their partners or loved ones go through this life phase. Rather than viewing menopause as solely a women’s health issue, this research considers how it becomes a shared experience in many relationships, giving men an opportunity to reflect on their own roles, experiences, and feelings, ultimately building empathy on all fronts. Continue reading

Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Menopause: An Invitation to Join in on New Research

October 1, 2024October 2, 2024MHN EditorAging, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Research and Science, Well-beingLeave a comment

Menopause is a significant life stage for women, but it also impacts the men in their lives. Understanding how men experience this transition is crucial for developing support systems that work for both partners. Your participation could be the key to creating resources that will benefit couples facing this transition in the future. By sharing your experiences, you will help close the empathy gap and foster a culture where men and women feel equally supported during menopause.Continue reading

Six Steps to Intimacy with Your Menopausal Partner

March 17, 2016March 17, 2016Barb DePreeFamily Issues, Sex

As a menopause care provider, I usually have these discussions with women. But you’d be surprised how many men also want to talk about how intimacy is changing–or has disappeared- -as their wives navigate menopause. First, some definitions of terms: Perimenopause precedes menopause. The systems that have kept periods regular and supported pregnancy and childbirth...Continue reading

Do you suffer from male menopause?

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorChronic Fatigue, Depression, Fertility, Psychology, Testicular, Testosterone

Did you know that men suffer from male menopause too? That’s right, menopause is not just a woman’s condition. Men can also suffer the effects of changing hormones after a certain age. Many men experience some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause (meaning around menopause) and menopause. This includes low sex drive, hot...Continue reading

Dr. David Samadi on the Dangers of Excessive Weight

July 3, 2013July 3, 2013David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorFitness, Health, New Again, Nutrition

Being overweight poses a very real health risk and should be an issue taken seriously by everyone. As a general guideline a person’s waistline should be their height (in inches) divided by 2, and should be less than 35″ for women and 40″ for men.