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.
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