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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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There are also more extreme options, such as the chemical menopause and, in some cases, having ovaries removed to stop the natural hormone cycle.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

One of Makary’s personal priorities within the FDA was expanding access to hormone therapy for cisgender men and women — particularly for women going through menopause and perimenopause.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

For most women without contraindications, the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks if used within 10 years of menopause or before age 60.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

At 35, I thought my strange symptoms had to be early menopause.

From Slate • May 6, 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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