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menopause
[ men-uh-pawz ]
noun
- the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.
menopause
/ ˈɛəʊˌɔː /
noun
- the period during which a woman's menstrual cycle ceases, normally occurring at an age of 45 to 50 Nontechnical namechange of life
menopause
- The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.
menopause
- The period in a woman's life when her menstrual cycles stop. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five.
Derived Forms
- ˌԴˈ貹ܲ, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of menopause1
Word History and Origins
Origin of menopause1
Example Sentences
In September, she presented a Panorama special on the menopause industry, while last month, she fronted a two-part documentary on Scottish fashion called Icons of Style.
If you or someone you know has experienced the menopause, you'll know it can be a challenging time.
"I'd just come over the age of 50 and I was starting to put these pains down to the menopause, I thought that probably what my uncomfortable tummy was," Mrs Cook explained.
Another example might be myocarditis, an important cause of sudden cardiac death that is more common in men than women, at least until the age of 50 or menopause.
GPs will work more closely with specialists to access expert advice quickly for patients with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, menopause symptoms and ear infections.
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