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menopausal

American

[men-uh-paw-zuhl] / ˌmɛn əˈpɔ zəl /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of menopause.

Other Word Forms

postmenopausal adjective
premenopausal adjective

Etymology

Origin of menopausal

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

Example Sentences

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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

According to guidelines for the NHS, HRT can be considered for menopausal symptoms such as sleep problems and hot flushes.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“So what is ‘medically necessary’ is this very vague thing when it comes to menopausal care.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

Some 75 million Americans are currently in a menopausal state, with approximately two million entering perimenopause each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

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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