Question

Define the terms menarche and menopause.​

Answer 1

Menarche :-

Menarche in simple words, can be defined as the first menstruation in female primates (human beings, apes, monkeys, etc).

Menopause :-

Menopause in simple words, can be defined as the ceasing of menstruation/ menstrual cycles in female primates (human beings, apes, monkeys, etc).

Extra Information :-

• Menarche generally occurs at the age of 12 or 13 when the body of the female primate hits puberty.
• Menopause generally occurs in female primates at around the age of 50.
• Cyclic menstruation indicates the normal reproductive phase.
• The phase of cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause.