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Health professionals Menopause and breast cancer 13 Glossary
13. Glossary
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Early menopause |
Menopause occurring before the age of 45 years |
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Surgical menopause |
Menopause as a result of bilateral oophorectomy |
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Menopausal transition |
Period of time immediately before menopause when the endocrinological, biological and clinical features of approaching menopause commence (WHO) |
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Perimenopause |
Time period beginning with the first symptoms of the approaching menopause and ending 12 months after the final menses |
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Climacteric |
Synonymous with perimenopause |
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Chemotherapy-induced amenorrhea or chemotherapy induced ovarian failure |
Cessation of menses after chemotherapy which may be permanent or temporary |
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Premenopausal |
Term used to describe women of reproductive age prior to menopause |
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Gonadotrophins |
Reproductive hormones, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormones, produced by the pituitary gland |
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Atresia/apoptosis |
Process of programmed cell death |
14. Complete Reference ListContent updated May 16, 2011
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