menopause

American  

[men-uh-pawz] / ˈmɛn əˌpɔz /

noun

Physiology.

1. the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.

2. male menopause.

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menopause British  

/ 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

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menopause Scientific  

/ mĕn′ə-pôz′ /

1. The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.

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menopause Cultural  

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.

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Other Word Forms

• menopausal adjective

Etymology

Origin of menopause

From the French word ménopause, dating back to 1870–75. See meno-, pause

Example Sentences

She said many women fear the menopause: "They fear the unknown. So, the more that we educate, the more that we talk about it, women aren't going to fear it."

From BBC

For women, testosterone starts to decrease between the ages of 20 and 40 before it plateaus as they enter menopause.

From BBC

A functional health doctor prescribed progesterone cream to help balance my hormones, another solution tailored to women experiencing menopause.

From The Wall Street Journal

The demand for estradiol patches—which deliver steady doses of estrogen—is soaring as women seek relief from symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

From The Wall Street Journal

New findings from the University of Cambridge suggest that menopause is associated with changes in brain structure, along with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.

From Science Daily