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menopause

[men-uh-pawz] / ˈmɛn əˌpɔz /
NOUN
change of life
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NOUN
midlife crisis
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For instance, hormonal changes, especially the decline in estrogen after the menopause, can significantly increase bone breakdown.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Many people may not even be aware that they have the condition until they have experienced a fracture or had a bone density test, typically recommended because of risk factors such as age and menopause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

“The word menopause has never been used in a cardiology textbook, ever,” said cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan on a recent episode of the podcast Menopunks.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

The $215 million dollars French Gates recently announced she was donating to women’s-health causes includes her first significant investment in funding for menopause research.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Esteban said that it was menopause and that there was nothing anyone could do.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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