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In psychology, midlife refers to the stage of life between young adulthood and old age, typically characterized by a sense of transition and reevaluation. It is a period of life where individuals may experience significant changes in their physical, emotional, and social well-being,, and may re-evaluate their life goals and priorities.

Midlife correction means re-evaluating one’s roles and dreams and making the necessary corrections.

Deutsch: Midlife-Krise / Español: Crisis de la mediana edad / Português: Crise da meia-idade / Français: Crise de la quarantaine / Italiano: Crisi di mezza età

A Midlife Crisis is a psychological phenomenon typically experienced during middle adulthood, often between the ages of 40 and 60. It is characterized by feelings of doubt, dissatisfaction, and anxiety as individuals reflect on their life, achievements, and mortality. This period can trigger emotional upheaval and lead to significant changes in behaviour, relationships, and lifestyle choices.

Midlife crisis / Mid-Life Crisis is defined as the turbulent period of doubts and reappraisals of one's life. Likewise, it refers to a personal identity conflict that comes during middle adulthood, often around one's forties. The result of feelings of worthlessness and unresolved problems with intimacy and identity; frequently manifested in self -indulgent acts reflective of adolescent behavior.

Midlife transition refers to the transition from young to middle adulthood; may be more or less calm or tumultuous

Midwife refers to a person who assists women during childbirth; an individual who helps women in childbirth. Midwife is from Old English roots meaning "with woman"

Mifepristone refers to drug used in medical abortion procedures; it blocks development of progesterone, which causes a breakdown in the uterine lining. Mifepristone was also called RU-486 when it was in development.

Migraine headache is defined as recurrent headache pain originally believed to be caused by constriction and dilation of the vascular arteries but now accepted as involving neurons in the brain stem.