menopausal

[men-uh-paw-zuhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of menopause.

Other Word Forms

• postmenopausal adjective
• premenopausal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of menopausal¹

First recorded in 1905–10; menopause + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Riot Women tells the tale of five menopausal women who form a punk rock band to take part in a local talent contest.

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In Christie’s Linda, we have a more relatable menopausal role model than the Hulk, not to mention one that isn’t a radioactive tone of chartreuse.

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By 23, her hormone levels were so low she was practically menopausal.

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This classic Eastside story centers Ana García, a headstrong teen with educational aspirations, who is often at odds with her traditional, menopausal Mexican mother, Carmen.

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That difference at the cellular level is important, because women tend to have more salt-sensitive hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, than men, especially in the menopausal phase.

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