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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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She would need a full hysterectomy to remove her womb, which would put her into immediate menopause, and means she is not able to have children.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“I loved working on the Amanda Peet menopause scene,” Talbot said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Mel’s storyline was shaped by a writers’ room that included women familiar with menopause.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The gatherings can revolve around topics such as spirituality, career transitions or even menopause.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

He’d pioneered the use of estrogen for treating symptoms of menopause and made important early discoveries about endometriosis.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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