The stoppage of functioning of the female reproductive system at about 45–50 years of age is called:

1. Around 45–50 years, secretion of the controlling hormones stops or becomes irregular. 2. This brings the functioning of the female reproductive system to a halt. 3. This stoppage is called menopause. _Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 3 "Life Processes in Living Organisms Part 2", p.38_