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menopause
[men-uh-pawz]
noun
the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.
menopause
/ ˈɛəʊˌɔː /
noun
Nontechnical name: change of life.the period during which a woman's menstrual cycle ceases, normally occurring at an age of 45 to 50
menopause
The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.
menopause
The period in a woman's life when her menstrual cycles stop. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five.
Other Word Forms
- ˌԴˈ貹ܲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of menopause1
Word History and Origins
Origin of menopause1
Example Sentences
The charity Endometriosis UK says this will then induce a 'medical menopause' and will be used alongside 'add back' hormone therapy.
In September, she presented a Panorama special on the menopause industry, while last month, she fronted a two-part documentary on Scottish fashion called Icons of Style.
If you or someone you know has experienced the menopause, you'll know it can be a challenging time.
"I'd just come over the age of 50 and I was starting to put these pains down to the menopause, I thought that probably what my uncomfortable tummy was," Mrs Cook explained.
Another example might be myocarditis, an important cause of sudden cardiac death that is more common in men than women, at least until the age of 50 or menopause.
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