Relationships

Going through the menopause transition can have a major impact on a woman’s well-being, and these changes may affect usual relationship habits.

Mood swings, brain fog, extreme fatigue, low libido, and vaginal dryness are just a few of the 100+ symptoms women may notice. Some women experience the inability to self-lubricate, thinning vaginal walls, and painful sex, all of which can affect libido. The experience can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and uncomfortable.

The good news is that the hormonal changes that accompany the menopause transition don’t have to erode physical intimacy and relationships. Read on to learn more about relationships and how to have healthy, happy physical intimacy well beyond the menopause transition, with the help of HRT.