'He said his marriage might have survived if he’d known more about menopause'

Hormone changes brought on by perimenopause and menopause can lead to hot flushes, anxiety, brain fog, and low libido.

Menopause symptoms can have a serious impact on partners. A new book aims to inform and support them as their other half navigates this significant transition

John's life was upended in his early 50s. He and his wife, Pauline, had recently become empty nesters, and, he says, they “were looking forward to travelling and planning new adventures. Little did we know we were about to embark on an adventure that was entirely unplanned.”

Soon after Pauline turned 53, she started having hot flushes and night sweats. Mood swings, low energy, fatigue, and anxiety were to follow.