Menopause
(noun)
The state or time in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop and she can no longer become pregnant.
Origin:
From french ménopause, from greek μήν (mēn, "month") + παῦσις (pausis, "cessatio.n")
Examples:
- Menopause is a natural part of aging for women.
- She was going through menopause and experiencing hot flashes.
- The symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances.
- Menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.
- The onset of menopause can vary widely, with some women experiencing it as early as their thirties and others not until their fifties.