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Menopause Glossary: Key Terms You Should Know

Medically reviewed by Sarah Nadarajah, WHNP, MSCP · Written by Torrey Kim · February 27, 2026

Whether you’ve reached menopause or you’re in the midst of perimenopause, you may come across new or confusing words. This glossary defines some of the most common menopause terms.

References
  1. Menopause — Mayo Clinic
  2. Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia) — Mayo Clinic
  3. Menopause — Cleveland Clinic
  4. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline (2025) — American Urological Association
  5. Menopause — MedlinePlus
  6. How To Tell You’re Near the End of Menopause — Cleveland Clinic
  7. Menopause — NHS Inform
  8. How To Manage Medical Menopause — Cedars-Sinai
  9. What Is Menopause? — National Institute on Aging
  10. How Does Menopause Affect the Pelvic Floor? — UPMC Health Beat
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