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menopause

/ˈmɛnəˌpɔz/ /ˈmɛnoˌpɔz/

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noun

Wechseljahre

The period in a woman's life when menstruation becomes irregular and less frequent before eventually stopping altogether, usually accompanied by a range of unpleasant symptoms; the period spanning perimenopause up to postmenopause.

Examples :

"My aunt is going through menopause, and she's been experiencing some hot flashes and mood swings lately. "

Meine Tante befindet sich in den Wechseljahren und hat in letzter Zeit Hitzewallungen und Stimmungsschwankungen.

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noun

Wechseljahre, Menopause

The final menstrual period of a woman after which ovulation no longer occurs.

Examples :

"My mother is experiencing symptoms of menopause because she hasn't had her period in twelve months. "

Meine Mutter erlebt Symptome der Wechseljahre, weil sie seit zwölf Monaten ihre Periode nicht mehr hatte.

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