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

At the time of her diagnosis, Phillips said she had suffered months of brain fog and anxiety - and initially had attributed the symptoms to the menopause.

From BBC

"People usually think menopause is the single most acute shift in hormone levels that a woman will ever experience, but actually the few days surrounding childbirth are."

From BBC

But because perimenopause and menopause have never been prioritized as a subject of medical education or training, figuring out what to try first and how can be a challenge.

From Salon

She was put into an early menopause as a result of the treatment, which she opened up about in her BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me.

From BBC

Campaigners are calling for menopause support to be included into cancer treatment care plans.

From BBC