Menopause

The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of AMENORRHEA in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.157.500, G08.686.841.249.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008593

Entry Terms:

• Change of Life, Female

See Also:

• Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
• Estrogen Replacement Therapy
• Premenopause
• Postmenopause
• Hot Flashes

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Climacteric
Menopause
Menopause, Premature
Perimenopause
Postmenopause
Premenopause

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Sexual Development
Climacteric
Menopause
Menopause, Premature
Perimenopause
Postmenopause
Premenopause