menopause

[ men-uh-pawz ]

noun

, Physiology.

1. the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.
2. male menopause.

menopause

/ ˈmɛnəʊˌpɔːz /

noun

1. the period during which a woman's menstrual cycle ceases, normally occurring at an age of 45 to 50 Nontechnical namechange of life

menopause

/ mĕn′ə-pôz′ /

1. The time at which menstruation ceases, occurring usually between 45 and 55 years of age in humans.

menopause

1. 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

• ˌmenoˈpausal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of menopause¹

From the French word ménopause, dating back to 1870–75. See meno-, pause

Word History and Origins

Origin of menopause¹

C19: from French, from Greek mēn month + pausis halt

Example Sentences

Doctors say the earlier menopause is a result of nutritional and environmental circumstances as well as genetic factors.

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“Indian women live one-third of their life after menopause,” she says.

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Doctors say menopause and perimenopause are under-researched across the world with very little taught about it in medical school.

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Many follow American specialists like Dr Mary Claire Haver who shares latest research on social media and celebrities like Hollywood actresses Naomi Watts and Halle Berry who have been promoting the documentary The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.

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Watts is herself writing a book on menopause while Berry is pushing for new legislation to promote its research, training and education.

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