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menopause

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ · UK /ˈmenəpɔːz/

menopause means: The stage of life when a woman’s monthly periods become less regular and eventually stop.

noun

PERIODS ENDINGB2

The stage of life when a woman’s monthly periods become less regular and eventually stop.

  • She is going through menopause.
  • Sleep problems can occur during menopause.
  • Her doctor explained how menopause affects hormone levels.

Common phrases: during menopause, go through menopause, menopause symptoms

FINAL PERIODC1

A woman’s last monthly period, after which her body no longer releases eggs.

  • Her menopause occurred at fifty-two.
  • The study recorded each woman’s age at menopause.
  • Doctors confirmed menopause after twelve months without a period.

Common phrases: after menopause, age at menopause, natural menopause

Questions about menopause

What does menopause mean?

The stage of life when a woman’s monthly periods become less regular and eventually stop.

What is menopause in other languages?

Türkçe: menopoz · Español: menopausia · Français: ménopause · Deutsch: Wechseljahre · Italiano: menopausa · 日本語: 更年期

How do you pronounce menopause?

In American English /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/; in British English /ˈmenəpɔːz/.

How do you use menopause in a sentence?

She is going through menopause. Sleep problems can occur during menopause.

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