Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or occurring in the time following menopause.
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- adjective subsequent to the
menopause
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- adjective subsequent to menopause
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Examples
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With the rectal exam, I was taught that a rectovaginal exam is mandatory in postmenopausal ladies because sometimes it can detect ovarian cancer.
Performing the Pelvic Exam aka TBTAM 2007
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Another approach is to use an anti-estrogen drug like tamoxifen preventively in postmenopausal women whose histories of breast problems indicate that they are at high risk of developing cancer; I am involved in a study that is examining this kind of treatment.
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Another approach is to use an anti-estrogen drug like tamoxifen preventively in postmenopausal women whose histories of breast problems indicate that they are at high risk of developing cancer; I am involved in a study that is examining this kind of treatment.
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"Hormone replacement therapy, also known as postmenopausal hormone therapy (PHT), definitely increases your [breast cancer] risk," says Julie R. Gralow, MD, the director of breast medical oncology at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
WordPress.com News 2008
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The STRAW terminology folks actually wants to make "postmenopausal" mean any time after the final menstrual period, but we can't really date that till we know it's final - which means 12 months later.
Menopause Defined aka TBTAM 2008
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This multisite, one-CRO advantage also extends to special population needs, such as postmenopausal females.
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But this dog, this precious little dog, is to be the crowning glory in my postmenopausal incarnation.
Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011
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For the new study, almost 200 postmenopausal women who reported having at least 28 hot flashes a week were randomly selected to receive either a placebo or a daily flaxseed bar for six weeks.
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"It's unfortunate because these are such common problems, not just in breast cancer survivors but in postmenopausal women in general," said Dr. Joanne E.
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For some people, that's too high: The RDA for iron, for example, is 8 milligrams for men and postmenopausal women.
Multivitamins: So Many Types, So Many Labels Melinda Beck 2011
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