Menopausal

/ˌmɛnəˈpoʊzəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the period of menopause, which is the time in a woman's life when her menstrual cycles cease.

Many women experience hot flashes and mood swings during their menopausal years.

Referring to the physiological changes that occur as a woman transitions through menopause.

Menopausal symptoms can vary widely from one woman to another.

Describing health issues or conditions that specifically affect women during or after the menopause.

The study focused on the impact of hormonal changes on menopausal women.

Relating to treatments or therapies aimed at alleviating menopausal symptoms.

There are various options available for menopausal hormone therapy.

Concerning the emotional or psychological effects associated with menopause.

Support groups can be very helpful for those experiencing menopausal anxiety.

Derived from the word 'menopause', combining 'meno-' (from Greek 'mēn', meaning month) and 'pause'.

menopausal symptoms

Physical and emotional symptoms experienced during menopause.

menopausal transition

The phase leading up to the cessation of menstruation.

menopausal hot flashes

Sudden feelings of warmth, commonly experienced by women during menopause.

menopause

The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop.

hormones

Chemical substances in the body that regulate various functions, including female reproductive functions.

The time of life when a woman stops having periods, often associated with mood swings.

She's going through the change of life, you know, the menopausal rollercoaster.

A humorous term for the mood swings and discomfort that come with menopause.

She's feeling a bit 'moody' today, must be her menopausal moment.