menopause

noun

men·o·pause | \ ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz

, ˈmē- \

Definition of menopause

1 : the natural cessation of menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 also : the period during which such cessation occurs

— called also climacteric

— compare perimenopause

2 : cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes

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Examples of menopause in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Making my small world better gave me the empathy and context to apply my skills to a big problem–literally every biological woman will go through menopause–and one that’s often ignored. — Joshua Mahoney, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2022 Hair loss in women may be traced to a number of factors, of which menopause may be one, said Dr. Emma Guttman, director of the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman department of Dermatology for Mount Sinai Health System. — NBC News, 16 Feb. 2022 For Sam Raymond, the restless heroine of Dana Spiotta’s latest novel, menopause is reason enough to re-evaluate everything. — New York Times, 15 Dec. 2021 Thus, menopause is a universal experience for women. — Vicki Salemi, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021 Most had gone through menopause, a time during which estrogen typically drops. — Tara Law, Time, 18 Feb. 2022 And just like that, a common misconception about menopause was corrected last week on AJLT. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 1 Feb. 2022 Starting estrogen in women over 60, or more than 10 years after menopause, led to an increase in heart disease. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2022 The discharge might be pale, pink, or brown in color and may come between your periods or after menopause. — Rebekah Kuschmider, Health.com, 11 Feb. 2022 See More

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menopause

noun

meno·pause | \ ˈmen-ə-ˌpȯz

, ˈmēn-

Medical Definition of menopause

1a(1) : the natural cessation of menstruation occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 55 … osteoporosis, which increases the risk of hip and spine fractures, is a well-known consequence of menopause.— Daniel D. Federman, The New England Journal of Medicine

(2) : the physiological period in the life of a woman in which such cessation and the accompanying regression of ovarian function occurs Hot flashes plague many women undergoing menopause …— K. A. Fackelmann, Science News

— called also climacteric, climax

— compare perimenopause

b : cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes (as from surgical removal of the ovaries) Premature menopause due to surgery or ovarian failure …— Mary Duenwald, O: The Oprah Magazine

2 : andropause

Other Words from menopause

menopausal \ ˌmen-ə-ˈpȯ-zəl

, ˌmēn-

\ adjective

menopausal symptoms menopausal women