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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. reproduction
  4. animal reproduction
  5. menstrual cycle
  6. menopause
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. menstrual cycle
  6. menopause
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. menstrual cycle
  6. menopause
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. menstrual cycle
  6. menopause
  1. Fields of Study
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. menstrual cycle
  6. menopause
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. menstrual cycle
  6. menopause

Preferred term

menopause

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (menstruation) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of amenorrhea in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • menopausal

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7520

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