postmenopausal
adjective
post·men·o·paus·al
ˌpōs(t)-ˌme-nə-ˈpȯ-zəl 
-ˌmē-
1
: having undergone menopause
2
: occurring or administered after menopause
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While each stage of the perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal journey has certain hallmarks, each woman will experience each slightly differently.
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Katherine Speller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
In the late 1990s, more than 1 in 4 postmenopausal women were taking hormones to manage symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Older Adults Even light activity (things like walking or household chores) improved BMD and lowered fracture risk, especially for postmenopausal women.
—New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2025
The likelihood increases for postmenopausal women.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Katherine Speller, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2025
In the late 1990s, more than 1 in 4 postmenopausal women were taking hormones to manage symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Older Adults Even light activity (things like walking or household chores) improved BMD and lowered fracture risk, especially for postmenopausal women.
—New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2025
The likelihood increases for postmenopausal women.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Postmenopausal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postmenopausal. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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postmenopausal
adjective
post·meno·paus·al
-ˌmen-ə-ˈpȯ-zəl
1
: having undergone menopause
postmenopausal women
2
: occurring after menopause
postmenopausal osteoporosis
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