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

Women getting the checks - offered to adults aged 40 to 74 every five years - will be asked about the menopause and possible symptoms from next year.

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To better understand the connection, researchers conducted a review of existing studies examining how menopause affects brain structure and its links to cognitive, emotional, and physical health.

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Then I went through menopause, getting up a lot at night, having these weird hot flashes, and now I can’t sleep in.

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And according to the Society for Women’s Health Research, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause each day.

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Patients can now work with providers on the platform to access plans which include prescription pills, patches or creams for menopause and perimenopause, the transition before the body stops having periods.

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