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EARLY MENOPAUSE [3 records]

Record 1 2025-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
  • The Genitals
DEF

Menopause that occurs earlier than the normal range of menopause.

CONT

An early menopause is considered to occur between the ages of 40 and 45 years old, and a late menopause between 55 and 60. Going through menopause before the age of 40 is described as premature menopause.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
  • Organes génitaux
CONT

Une ménopause précoce est considérée comme survenant entre 40 et 45 ans et une ménopause tardive entre 55 et 60 ans. Passer par la ménopause avant l'âge de 40 ans est décrit comme une ménopause prématurée.

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
  • The Genitals
DEF

Menopause that occurs at or before the age of 40, which may be the result of genetics, autoimmune disorders, or medical procedures or treatments.

CONT

An early menopause is considered to occur between the ages of 40 and 45 years old, and a late menopause between 55 and 60. Going through menopause before the age of 40 is described as premature menopause.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
  • Organes génitaux
CONT

Une ménopause précoce est considérée comme survenant entre 40 et 45 ans et une ménopause tardive entre 55 et 60 ans. Passer par la ménopause avant l'âge de 40 ans est décrit comme une ménopause prématurée.

Spanish

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Record 3 2025-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
  • The Genitals
DEF

A vague term used to indicate menopause that occurs later in the normal range of menopause.

CONT

An early menopause is considered to occur between the ages of 40 and 45 years old, and a late menopause between 55 and 60. Going through menopause before the age of 40 is described as premature menopause.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
  • Organes génitaux
CONT

Une ménopause précoce est considérée comme survenant entre 40 et 45 ans et une ménopause tardive entre 55 et 60 ans. Passer par la ménopause avant l'âge de 40 ans est décrit comme une ménopause prématurée.

Spanish

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