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MENOPAUSAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the menopause
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
menopause (the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends)
Derivation:
menopause (the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends)
Context examples:
It occurs in post-menopausal women and it is usually associated with estrogenic effects.
(Ovarian Stromal Luteoma, NCI Thesaurus)
An invasive adenocarcinoma of the breast usually affecting post-menopausal women, characterized by extensive spindle cell metaplasia of the neoplastic glandular cells.
(Breast Adenocarcinoma with Spindle Cell Metaplasia, NCI Thesaurus)
Extracts from human menopausal urine containing FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE and LH activity.
(Menotropins, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
A proprietary tablet formulation containing an extract from Largetrifoliolious Bugbane rhizome (Shengma), the dried root of Cimicifuga sp., with potential use for relieving menopausal symptoms.
(Largetrifoliolious Bugbane Rhizome Supplement, NCI Thesaurus)
Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also called menopausal hormone therapy, to relieve these symptoms.
(Hormone Replacement Therapy, NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women.
(Dry Eye Syndrome, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Navarra and the University of Jaen, both in Spain, found that certain foods may protect against the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer because they contain phenolic acids.
(Diet Rich in Coffee, Fruits, Vegetables Can Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer by 65%, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
Other risks include being overweight, using hormone replacement therapy (also called menopausal hormone therapy), taking birth control pills, drinking alcohol, not having children or having your first child after age 35 or having dense breasts.
(Breast Cancer, NIH: National Cancer Institute)
CNMs provide primary health care to women of childbearing age including: prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, preconception care, menopausal management and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.
(Certified Nurse Midwife, NCI Thesaurus)
