menopause

The time in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop producing estrogen and she has not had a menstrual period for 12 months. Most women start menopause between 45 and 55 years of age.

Menopausal means referring to or having to do with menopause, as in menopausal symptoms.

Sometimes referred to as change of life.

See also premenopause, perimenopause and post-menopause.