Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Menopausal Status?

GlossaryMenopausal Status

stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstrual cycles

Menopausal Status refers to the stage a woman is in regarding menopause, which is the natural biological process marking the end of her menstrual cycles. It includes premenopause (the time leading up to menopause), perimenopause (the transition phase where symptoms like irregular periods and hot flashes occur), menopause (when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months), and postmenopause (the years following menopause). Understanding a woman's menopausal status is crucial for managing symptoms and health risks associated with hormonal changes.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research The Influence of Various Parameters on the Success of Sensor-Controlled Scalp Cooling in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

21 citations , January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment”

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center

research Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center

17 citations , November 2018 in “Dermatology”

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.

research Rare Conditions of Hyperandrogenism Through Lifespan: A Case Series

January 2025 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology”

Accurate diagnosis of rare hyperandrogenism conditions requires detailed testing and sometimes invasive procedures.

research Clinical Use of Extracellular Vesicles in the Management of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Preliminary Retrospective Institutional Review Board Safety and Efficacy Study

January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”

Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.

research Descriptive Analysis of Whole Blood Concentrations of Toxic, Essential, and Trace Elements in Adult Females From the MIREC-ENDO Study

1 citations , June 2025 in “Environmental Research”

Most women had adequate essential elements except zinc, and lead levels were higher in peri-/post-menopausal women.

View more "premenopausal status" in research →

Community Join

5 / 13 results

community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

in Chat 6 upvotes 10 months ago

A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

community After about 3 months of 2mg Estradiol (Sublingual) and 2.5mg Minox (Oral) daily

in Progress Pictures 160 upvotes 4 months ago

A person transitioning is using 2mg sublingual estradiol and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for hair regrowth, noting significant progress in three months. They plan to increase estrogen dosage and consider adding dutasteride, discussing the effects and challenges of transitioning.

community Finasteride and Eye Problems: You’re Not Going Crazy

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 503 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride can cause dry eyes and vision issues due to its impact on the meibomian glands. Users have mixed experiences, with some experiencing eye discomfort and others having no side effects.

community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1105 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

community Temporary alternative to finasteride?

DonavonHorne10 in Finasteride 100 upvotes 9 months ago

A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.

View more "premenopausal status" in community →