menopause
noun
men·o·pause
ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz 
ˈmē-
1
: the natural cessation of menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55
2
: cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes
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Hormonal changes, especially during menopause, further weaken the tissue supporting the nipple.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
While doctors still don’t know exactly why MS affects more women than men, studies have shown that hormonal fluctuations can exacerbate symptoms, and women report that MS symptoms often flare up when going through their menstrual cycles and during menopause, when hormones typically are in change.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
In particular, post-menopausal women benefit from weight training, as bone loss is common during menopause.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
Out, which was inspired by founder Rosie Johnston’s experiences in menopause.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
While doctors still don’t know exactly why MS affects more women than men, studies have shown that hormonal fluctuations can exacerbate symptoms, and women report that MS symptoms often flare up when going through their menstrual cycles and during menopause, when hormones typically are in change.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
In particular, post-menopausal women benefit from weight training, as bone loss is common during menopause.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
Out, which was inspired by founder Rosie Johnston’s experiences in menopause.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
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menopause
noun
meno·pause
ˈmen-ə-ˌpȯz
ˈmēn-
ˈmēn-
1
a(1)
: the natural cessation of menstruation occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 55
… osteoporosis, which increases the risk of hip and spine fractures, is a well-known consequence of menopause.—Daniel D. Federman, The New England Journal of Medicine
Daniel D. Federman, The New England Journal of Medicine
(2)
: the physiological period in the life of a woman in which such cessation and the accompanying regression of ovarian function occurs
Hot flashes plague many women undergoing menopause …—K. A. Fackelmann, Science News
K. A. Fackelmann, Science Newscalled also climacteric, climax
compare perimenopause
b
: cessation of menstruation from other than natural causes (as from surgical removal of the ovaries)
Premature menopause due to surgery or ovarian failure …—Mary Duenwald, O: The Oprah Magazine
Mary Duenwald, O: The Oprah Magazine2
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