menopause

(noun)

the ending of menstruation; the time in a woman's life when this happens

Related Terms

Examples of menopause in the following topics:

  • Menopause

    • Menopause is the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the human ovaries, usually in a woman's 40's or 50's.
    • Menopause is an unavoidable change that every woman will experience, assuming she reaches middle age and beyond.
    • Menopause has a wide starting range, but can usually be expected in the age range of 42–58.
    • After menopause, estrogen continues to be produced in other tissues, notably the ovaries, but also in bone, blood vessels and even in the brain.
    • However the dramatic fall in circulating estradiol levels at menopause impacts many tissues, from brain to skin.

  • Administering Hormones

    • Hormone replacement therapy for menopause is based on the idea that the treatment may prevent discomfort caused by diminished circulating oestrogen and progesterone hormones, or in the case of the surgically or prematurely menopausal, that it may prolong life and may reduce incidence of dementia It involves the use of one or more of a group of medications designed to artificially boost hormone levels.

  • Physical Development in Adulthood

    • Women experience a gradual decline in fertility as they approach the onset of menopause—the end of the menstrual cycle—around 50 years old.
    • Because of the shifting hormone levels, women going through menopause often experience a range of other symptoms, such as anxiety, poor memory, inability to concentrate, depressive mood, irritability, mood swings, and less interest in sexual activity.

  • Female Hormones

    • Menstrual periods become less frequent and finally cease; this process is known as menopause.
    • Various symptoms are associated with menopause, including hot flashes, heavy sweating, headaches, some hair loss, muscle pain, vaginal dryness, insomnia, depression, weight gain, and mood swings.

  • Varicose Veins

    • Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury, abdominal straining, and crossing legs at the knees or ankles.

  • Aging and the Skeleton

    • The form of osteoporosis most common in women after menopause is referred to as primary type one or postmenopausal osteoporosis.

  • The Middle Years

    • Middle aged women will experience menopause, which ends natural fertility, in their late 40s or early 50s.

  • Uterine Prolapse

    • It is more common as women get older, particularly in those who have gone through menopause.

  • Aging and the Endocrine System

    • Menopause/andropause refers to the decrease in production and circulation of estradiol (estrogen) in females and testosterone in males.
    • Estrogen levels take a dramatic plunge with menopause.

  • Osteoporosis

    • The form of osteoporosis most common in women after menopause is referred to as primary type 1 or postmenopausal osteoporosis.