Menopause Terminology

noun a critical period or event

adjective relating to a climacteric

• The climacteric stage in a woman's life typically occurs around the age of 50, marking the end of her reproductive years.
• My mom is going through the climacteric phase and she's always feeling hot and cold at the same time.
• I heard that going through the climacteric period is like hitting a hormonal rollercoaster.
• Reaching the climacteric stage can feel like entering a new chapter in life, full of changes and uncertainties.

noun a phase in a woman's life leading up to menopause, characterized by hormonal changes and symptoms such as hot flashes and irregular periods

• Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause when a woman's body undergoes hormonal changes.
• I've been experiencing some symptoms that I think might be perimenopause.
• My body is going through some serious perimenopause craziness right now.
• Entering perimenopause can feel like navigating through a stormy sea of hormonal fluctuations.

noun a critical period or event in a person's life, especially one that occurs at a certain age or is associated with menopause

• The climacterium is a period in a woman's life when she experiences hormonal changes.
• My mom is going through the climacterium and she's always hot and cold.
• I heard that the climacterium can really mess with your emotions.
• Just like the changing seasons, the climacterium is a natural part of life.