menopause

[men-uh-pawz]

noun

Physiology.

1. the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.

2. male menopause.

menopause

/ ˈmɛnəʊˌpɔːz /

noun

1. 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

1. The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.

menopause

1. 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

• menopausal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of menopause¹

From the French word ménopause, dating back to 1870–75. See meno-, pause

Word History and Origins

Origin of menopause¹

C19: from French, from Greek mēn month + pausis halt

Example Sentences

I entered menopause, and my new brain fog only added to the haze.

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There are also a myriad of menopause supplements which claim to ease symptoms including brain fog.

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When weighing potential benefits, it’s important to determine whether the symptoms are related to menopause, says Stephanie Faubion, medical director of the Menopause Society and director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health.

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Medical professionals recommend that women begin the drug treatment within 10 years of the onset of menopause.

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Many experts point out that the initiation of HRT must be within 10 years of the onset of menopause, because the data clearly demonstrate that the risk-benefit ratio becomes unfavorable when initiated after 60.

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