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What is the meaning of post reproductive age?

While the reproductive years are well understood, the phase that follows is equally significant. Post-reproductive age refers to the stage in an organism's life after it is no longer capable of producing offspring. In humans, this period has profound implications for health, social dynamics, and evolutionary theory, especially for women who experience menopause and can live for decades afterward.

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Do humans have a long post-reproductive period? An evolutionary perspective

While most animal species reproduce until they die, humans are a significant evolutionary outlier. For women, in particular, a substantial portion of their adult life is spent in a post-reproductive state. **Do humans have a long post-reproductive period?** This phenomenon is a fundamental aspect of our life history with deep evolutionary roots.

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