Menopause

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/

Menopause (noun)

  1. The time in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently.
  2. The phase marking the end of a woman's reproductive years.

Examples

  • Menopause marks the end of menstruation for many women.
  • The end of menstruation is known as menopause.

Common collocations: experience menopause, menopause symptoms, onset of menopause, navigate menopause, menopause transition

Synonyms of Menopause

Formal

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