Menopause

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Menopause
TermMenopause
Short definitionmenopause - (pronounced) (MEH-nuh-pawz) The period of life when a woman's ovaries stop producing hormones and menstruation stops. Natural menopause usually occurs around the age of 50. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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menopause - (pronounced) (MEH-nuh-pawz) The period of life when a woman's ovaries stop producing hormones and menstruation stops. Natural menopause usually occurs around the age of 50. A woman is said to be going through menopause when she hasn't had a period for 12 months in a row. Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble concentrating and infertility

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