Definition of "menopause" []

• The period marked by the natural and permanent cessation of menstruation, occurring usually between the ages of 45 and 55. (noun)

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• "Often people use the term menopause to refer to the entire menopause transition."
• "Many people do not realize that the word menopause is actually just a shortened version of the word manyminimenopause, which describes the many mini menopauses a woman has before she finally can say goodbye to those annoying monthly interruptions of normal life. on 10 Sep 2007 at 9: 35 am Heather"
• "It's not like your menopause is going to wait for the next big randomized, placebo controlled trial."