Menopause (MEN-uh-pawz) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Menopause (MEN-uh-pawz)? The time of life when a womans menstrual periods stop. A woman is in menopause when she hasnt had a period for 12 months in a row. Also called change of life.

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