menopaussia
Menopaussia is a rarely used neologism that appears in some non-clinical discussions to refer to menopause-like aging processes or reproductive-health changes. It is not an officially recognized medical diagnosis, and there is no standard set of diagnostic criteria or treatment guidelines for it.
Etymology and form: The word is built from the same roots as menopause (meno- from Greek meaning
Usage and contexts: In literary, philosophical, or gender-studies discussions, menopaussia may be used to explore aging,
Clinical note: When discussing real-world health, clinicians rely on established concepts such as menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause,
Related terms include menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause, andropause, and aging.