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

Sedentary time also rose an average of 17 minutes a day overall, and by nearly 30 minutes daily for men and postmenopausal women. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026

Research cited by Market Reports World found phytoestrogen supplements may deliver only 10% to 20% symptom reduction in some cases, even as more than 79% of peri- and postmenopausal women reported using botanical dietary supplements. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

It is mostly geared toward postmenopausal women and is still being researched. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

This combination is especially important for postmenopausal women, says Wood. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 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