3 pauses every man needs to learn

Menopause is often discussed as a woman’s phase, but in reality, it is a transition that affects a relationship just as deeply.

During this period, hormonal shifts especially changes in estrogen and progesterone alter how the nervous system responds to stress.

Many women describe feeling unlike themselves → more irritable, emotionally sensitive, overwhelmed by situations that earlier felt manageable.

This is not a lack of patience or strength... It is physiology adapting to change.

What helps most during this time is not advice or correction.

It is the presence of pause.

1. The first pause is before reacting.

↳ When emotions rise quickly, it is easy to label the moment as conflict. Pausing allows space to remember that the body is under stress, not choosing difficulty.

2. The second pause is before interpreting.

↳ Mood swings during menopause are often misunderstood as disinterest or withdrawal. A pause here prevents assumptions and allows empathy to replace judgement.

3. The third pause is before responding with solutions.

↳ Many women in this phase don’t need fixing. They need listening, steadiness, and reassurance that they are not navigating this change alone.

From a medical perspective, menopause is a time when hormonal balance becomes delicate. Adequate nutrition, especially healthy fats, proper rest, and timely medical evaluation play an important role.

But emotional safety at home is equally protective.

When a partner slows down, communicates, reduces blame, and stays curious instead of reactive, stress hormones reduce. This directly supports hormonal stability and emotional regulation.

Menopause is not just about managing symptoms but strengthening partnership through understanding.

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Courtesy: Dr. Pramod Tripathi