A man’s guide to the menopause

Most information and advice about the menopause and its management is aimed at women. 

o how can men know what to do, or what to say, if their wife, partner or work colleague is struggling with troublesome symptoms at this time of life?

In the Autumn 2025 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, Mr Mike Savvas, consultant gynaecologist, provides men with reliable, trustworthy information about the menopause. 

He covers the main symptoms caused by hormonal changes, possible treatments and other management approaches, and how the menopause can impact on relationships at home and at work.

“Most men want to support the menopausal women in their life – whether this is a relative, friend or work colleague, but it can be difficult to know where to begin,” Norma Goldman, founder and director of The Menopause Exchange told That's Health.

“Understanding the menopause is the first step towards providing that support.”

The Menopause Exchange’s subscribers include women, men, healthcare professionals, complementary therapists, workplace managers, employees and journalists. 

Other articles in the Autumn 2025 issue of The Menopause Exchange quarterly newsletter include non-hormonal treatments for sweats and flushes, nutrition at the post-menopause, and HRT prescriptions, as well as news,

 Ask the Experts Q&As and information about Norma Goldman’s webinars, talks and workshops.

The Menopause Exchange, which was established in 1999, is unbiased and independent and isn’t sponsored by any companies or organisations. 

Their free quarterly newsletter contains articles written by top UK medical experts, including menopause consultants, GPs, specialist menopause nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, complementary practitioners, a menopause counsellor and a pelvic health physiotherapist.

To join The Menopause Exchange, anyone can sign up for free on our website, http://www.menopause-exchange.co.uk. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter (@MenopauseExch).

Menopause webinars: Our readers may be interested in attending or organising an online webinar presented by Norma, who has been giving presentations for over 26 years. 

These are suitable for women at or approaching the menopause, women who have had premature ovarian insufficiency (before age 40), an early menopause or a hysterectomy, or anyone with an interest in women’s midlife health. 

Her indepth knowledge has helped thousands of women enjoy a more comfortable perimenopause and menopause. Norma is now presenting online ‘Understanding the Menopause’ webinars to men. Knowing about the menopause can help men to better support their wife or partner, employees and/or work colleagues.

Norma also presents an ‘Understanding the Menopause’ webinar, geared towards workplaces, which they host, and a separate workplace webinar to line managers, HR teams, occupational health personnel, menopause champions and others responsible in the workplace (companies and organisations) for the wellbeing of employees.

In all webinars, attendees will be able to ask questions and will receive a factsheet.

To attend an ‘Understanding the Menopause’ webinar, organise one for your workplace or for more information email norma@menopause-exchange.co.uk or call 020 8420 7245.