Mesh term Menopause
Browse to parent terms:Climacteric
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Menopause, Premature
Perimenopause
Postmenopause
Premenopause
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