Glossary

Climacteric

Climacteric

Klimakterium·Also: Wechseljahre

The climacteric is the transitional phase in a woman's life from her fertile years to the end of monthly periods. During this time the hormone balance changes, which can trigger complaints such as hot flushes. In everyday language it is called the menopause or «the change of life».

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Editorial content · as of 9/5/2026