menopausic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to menopause: "menopausic" describes something that is associated with or characteristic of the menopause, the natural cessation of menstruation in women typically occurring in middle age.
Usage Examples
- (Symptoms related to the menopause.)
- (Changes occurring during the menopause.)
Advanced Usage
"menopausic phase": the period of life when menopause occurs.
- The menopausic phase can last several years. (The stage of life involving menopause.)
"menopausic hormone therapy": medical treatment involving hormones to alleviate menopausic symptoms.
- Many women consider menopausic hormone therapy to manage discomfort. (Treatment for symptoms of menopause.)
Variants and Related Words
Menopause (noun): the natural cessation of menstruation.
- Menopause usually occurs between ages 45 and 55. (The biological process.)
Menopausal (adjective): relating to menopause (a more common synonym for "menopausic").
- Menopausal women often seek medical advice. (Women experiencing menopause.)
Synonyms
- Menopausal: directly relating to the menopause.
- Climacteric: relating to the period of life when reproductive capacity declines (though this term is broader and less common).
Related Idioms
- "The change of life": a euphemistic phrase for menopause.
- She is going through the change of life. (She is experiencing menopause.)
Usage Notes
- "Menopausic" is a less common variant of "menopausal." Both are correct, but "menopausal" is more frequently used in medical and everyday contexts. The word is primarily used in formal or medical writing.