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Mammogram:

A series of special x-rays of the breast that can show if there are any unusual growths or changes in the breast tissue.

Menopause:

When a woman has not had her period for 12 months, as long as she has not been ill, pregnant, breast feeding, or using any medicines that can cause her menstrual periods to stop.

Menstrual cycle:

The normal monthly cycle of hormonal changes for women, which results in a period each month.

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