The natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s and her menstrual periods cease.
42 years experience
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Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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