postmenopausal

adjective

post·​men·​o·​paus·​al ˌpōs(t)-ˌme-nə-ˈpȯ-zəl 

-ˌmē-

1

: having undergone menopause

2

: occurring or administered after menopause

postmenopausally

ˌpōs(t)-ˌme-nə-ˈpȯ-zə-lē 

-ˌmē-

adverb

postmenopause

ˌpōs(t)-ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz 

-ˈmē-

noun

Examples of postmenopausal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Men and postmenopausal women became the most sedentary, spending an average of 30 extra minutes sitting each day. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

May increase the risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

Advertisement In women, a 2025 meta-analysis of 21 studies found that doing pelvic floor exercises can relieve vaginal discomfort, improve urinary incontinence, and even improve overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026

Bisphosphonates may be used preventively to slow bone breakdown, and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) such as raloxifene (Evista) are an option to increase bone density in postmenopausal women. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for postmenopausal

• premenopausal
• causal
• clausal
• nozzle
• menopausal

Medical Definition

postmenopausal

adjective

post·​meno·​paus·​al -ˌmen-ə-ˈpȯ-zəl 

1

: having undergone menopause

postmenopausal women

2

: occurring after menopause

postmenopausal osteoporosis

postmenopausally

-ē 

adverb