menopauses
Menstrual cycles ceasing
Menopauses is the plural of menopause, the stage in a woman's life when menstruation permanently ceases, typically occurring in the late forties or early fifties.
The plural appears in medical or comparative contexts discussing multiple individuals or types: The menopauses of different species occur at varying ages relative to lifespan.
Brief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- irregular periodsUnpredictable menstrual timing
- cessationA full stopping
- climactericCritical period of change
amenorrhea · hormonal fluctuations · vaginal dryness · bone density loss · metabolic changes
Wizened old woman
- life transitionShift between life phases
- renewalMaking current again
- liberationRelease from constraint
- freedomAbsence of constraint
invisibility · ageism · taboo · silence · stigma · celebration · reclaiming · coming of age
Sudden bodily heat episodes
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
brain fog · joint pain · irritability · anxiety · depression · headaches · palpitations · bloating
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- estrogen therapyAdministering female sex hormones
- gynecologistFemale reproductive medicine physician
- endocrinologistPhysician specializing in glands
blood tests · bone scans · phytoestrogens · black cohosh · progesterone · testosterone · patches · supplements
Home without children anymore
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- sexualityErotic nature and preferences
intimacy · self-care · support groups · therapy · mindfulness · acceptance · empowerment · advocacy
hot flashes
Brief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- irregular periodsUnpredictable menstrual timing
- cessationA full stopping
climacteric · amenorrhea · hormonal fluctuations · vaginal dryness · bone density loss · metabolic changes
crone
Wizened old woman
- life transitionShift between life phases
- renewalMaking current again
- liberationRelease from constraint
freedom · invisibility · ageism · taboo · silence · stigma · celebration · reclaiming · coming of age · change of life
hot flushes
Sudden bodily heat episodes
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
weight gain · brain fog · joint pain · irritability · anxiety · depression · headaches · palpitations · bloating · decreased libido
hormone replacement therapy
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- estrogen therapyAdministering female sex hormones
- gynecologistFemale reproductive medicine physician
endocrinologist · blood tests · bone scans · phytoestrogens · black cohosh · progesterone · testosterone · patches · supplements · calcium
empty nest
Home without children anymore
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
sexuality · intimacy · self-care · support groups · therapy · mindfulness · acceptance · empowerment · advocacy · community
menopausespuberty
Sexual development stage
menarche · adolescence · pubescence · sexual maturation · coming of age
- menopause managementAddressing cessation-of-fertility symptoms
- male menopauseMidlife male hormone decline
- early menopauseCessation of menses before forty
- menopause symptomsSigns of fertility's end
- menopause supportAid for reproductive cessation
- premature menopauseReproductive system shuts down early
menopause, menopausal, postmenopausal, premenopausal, perimenopause, perimenopausal, postmenopause