postmenopause

[ˌpoʊstˈmenəpɔːz]
nounfemininepl: postmenopausesN/A
pós-menopausa
1. The stage of life that begins after a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without menstruation, marking the end of menopause
She entered postmenopause at age 55 and no longer experiences hormonal fluctuations related to her menstrual cycle.
Ela entrou na pós-menopausa aos 55 anos e não experimenta mais flutuações hormonais relacionadas ao seu ciclo menstrual.
2. The period of life following menopause, typically lasting the remainder of a woman's life
During postmenopause, women may experience different health considerations compared to reproductive years.
Durante a pós-menopausa, as mulheres podem experimentar diferentes considerações de saúde em comparação com os anos reprodutivos.
Postmenopause is a significant life stage in both Brazilian and American cultures, marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. In medical communities across Portuguese and English-speaking countries, the term is used clinically to distinguish this phase from perimenopause. Healthcare discussions often focus on bone health, cardiovascular health, and hormone-related concerns specific to this life stage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postmenopausal stagelate menopausepost-menopausal period
Antonyms / Antônimos
premenopauseperimenopausereproductive years

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pós-menopausa
Most common and widely used term in medical and general contexts
São Paulo
pós-menopausa
Standard medical terminology used in hospitals and clinics
Rio de Janeiro
pós-menopausa
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
pós-menopausa
Identical term used in European Portuguese medical contexts

Related Words

menopauseperimenopausepremenopauseestrogenhormone replacement therapyclimacteric

Related Idioms & Phrases

life after menopause
the postmenopausal years
postmenopausal women
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