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menopausal

American  
[men-uh-paw-zuhl] / ˌmɛn əˈpɔ zəl /

adjective

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


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Etymology

Origin of menopausal

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

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Eli Lilly’s Foundayo pill showed significant weight loss in menopausal women, and retatrutide improved osteoarthritis pain and sleep apnea.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

Prior to 1999, almost 40% of eligible menopausal women were on HRT — primarily Premarin, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America at the time.

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

Hormone therapy remains the most effective first-line option for relieving common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect up to 75% of postmenopausal women.

From Science Daily Mar. 23, 2026

We’re currently living through an explosion of interest—bordering on obsession—in perimenopausal and menopausal wellness.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Such a syndrome is characteristic of menopausal women and some men during the climacteric, but these people failed to fit into this picture.

From Disturbing Sun by Richardson, Robert S. (Robert Shirley)

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