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  • Menopause

Menopause(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Menopause
Used for/see from:
  • Change of Life, Female

PERIMENOPAUSE; PREMENOPAUSE; and POSTMENOPAUSE are available

The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of AMENORRHEA in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.

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