Vocabulary Entry

menopausal

|adjective

adjective

Relating to the period in a woman's life when menstruation ceases, typically around the age of 50, and is marked by various physiological changes.

Example Sentences

"Many women experience hot flashes during their menopausal years."

"Her doctor recommended lifestyle changes to help with menopausal symptoms."

"The menopausal transition can begin several years before menstruation stops."