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Definition of postmenopause
postmenopause
/ˌpoʊstˈmɛn.əˌpɔːz/
post · men · o · pause
Adjective:postmenopausal
postmenopause Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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1
The biological stage in a woman's life that begins twelve consecutive months after her final menstrual period and continues for the rest of her life.
Example
"Regular bone density screenings are strongly recommended during postmenopause due to the natural decline in estrogen levels."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postmenopause. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postmenopause