Hormones & Transitions
Understand how hormonal changes in men and women can influence mood, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation.
What You'll Learn
- What menopause and perimenopause are (educational framework, not medical)
- How testosterone naturally changes in men and impacts mood, energy, and stress tolerance
- Why stress hormones matter and how they interact with other changes
- The relationship between hormonal changes and emotional regulation
- The critical distinction: hormones explain context, they never excuse harm
⚠️ Important: This path is educational only. It is not medical diagnosis, treatment advice, or health guidance. If you suspect hormonal imbalances, consult a healthcare provider. This content does not replace professional medical care or therapy.
Lessons
What Is Manopause? The Framework
Learn how this site uses "Manopause" as a framework for understanding hormonal transitions in both men and women, and why context matters without excusing harm.
Read lesson →Hormonal Transitions in Women
Understand menstrual cycles, perimenopause, and menopause—what's happening biologically and how it can affect mood, sleep, stress tolerance, and relationships.
Read lesson →Hormonal Changes in Men & Midlife Transitions
Learn about testosterone changes, age-related shifts, and why men's hormonal transitions matter for mood, energy, and relationship dynamics.
Read lesson →Stress Hormones & Emotional Regulation
Stress hormones (cortisol, adrenaline) amplify other changes. Understand how sleep, stress, and hormones interact to affect emotional tolerance and patience.
Read lesson →Context vs. Excuse: The Critical Distinction
Hormones can explain mood changes, irritability, or reduced patience. They never explain away abuse, control, or harm. Learn this boundary clearly.
Read lesson →Reflection Questions
After finishing these lessons, take a moment to reflect. You don't need to write these down, but journaling can help clarify your thinking.
1. What surprised you about how hormones affect mood and stress tolerance?
Notice what was new or different from what you thought before reading.
2. How does understanding hormonal context help you make sense of your own or a partner's behavior?
This isn't about excusing—it's about understanding. What changes when you know the context?
3. Where is the line between "hormones influence my mood" and "hormones excuse my behavior"?
This is the core distinction. Can you name it clearly for yourself?