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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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John says at first the changes were attributed to the menopause, but in March 2023 he noticed his wife had become more irrational and did not react as expected when she had a car crash.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

She said the difficulties included a hysterectomy, which brought on the menopause, as well as a divorce and endometriosis.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

It could potentially be used not only to protect healthy bones but also to rebuild bone in people with osteoporosis, including women after menopause.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Many women in particular, aware of the importance of strength training after menopause, are curious if EMS could be their new resistance workout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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