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Give the biological term for the following

The permanent stoppage of menstruation at about the age of 45 years in a female.


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Menstrual period:

  1. Vaginally bleeding that happens as part of a female's monthly cycle is known as the menstrual period.
  2. The body prepares for pregnancy every month.
  3. When a female goes 12 months without a menstruation cycle, the female reached menopause.
  4. Symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness are caused by fluctuating amounts of estrogen and progesterone, two female hormones produced in the ovaries.

Final answer: The permanent stoppage of menstruation at about the age of 45 years in a female is menopause.


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