Glossary

Menopause glossary

Clear definitions for menopause terms, organised by category - from phases and symptoms to treatment, supplements, and Malaysia-specific context.

Phases & Transition6

Menopause Menopause is the point in a woman's life when she has gone 12 consecutive months without menstruation, marking the end of ovulation. Average...
Perimenopausal Fertility Perimenopausal fertility declines progressively but pregnancy is still possible. Ovulation irregular but can occur - many unplanned pregnanc...
Perimenopause Perimenopause is the transitional phase before official menopause, usually starting in the mid-40s and lasting 4-10 years. During this phase...
Postmenopause Postmenopause is the phase after menopause, beginning 12 months after the last period and lasting the rest of a woman's life. In this phase,...
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is the condition where the ovaries stop functioning before age 40. It differs from normal menopause be...
Surgical Menopause Surgical menopause occurs after removal of both ovaries (oophorectomy) - typically for ovarian cancer, severe endometriosis, or BRCA prophyl...