menopausal

/ˌmɛnəˈpɔːzəl/ or /mɛnəˈpoʊzəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the menopause, the time of life when a woman’s menstrual periods cease.

“She went through a menopausal phase, experiencing hot flashes and mood swings.”

2. noun

a woman experiencing the menopause.

“The menopausal woman struggled to cope with the symptoms of her condition.”

Synonyms

  • postmenopausal
  • postreproductive

Antonyms

  • premenopausal