Origin and Etymology of is. Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German ist is (from sÄ«n to be), Latin est (from esse to be), Greek esti (from einai to be)
For the medical journal, see Menopause (journal). Menopause, also known as the climacteric, is the time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children. Menopause typically occurs between 49 and 52 years of age.
Men are more likely to develop Q fever than women. Q fever affects mainly men aged 20-50 years old. In 1997 men accounted for 85% of the notifications and the highest rate was reported in the 20-24 year old age group.