perimenopause
noun
peri·men·o·pause
ˌper-ē-ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz 
-ˈmē-
: the period around the onset of menopause that is often marked by various physical signs (such as hot flashes and menstrual irregularity)
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All menstruating women will experience menopause and will spent more than one-third of their lives in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause collectively.
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Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Heigl spoke candidly to People about her decision to star in a commercial about the issue of perimenopause and bladder control, which some women may find uncomfortable to talk about.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Your anxiety can be exacerbated in perimenopause as well.
—As Told To Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently joined talk show host Gayle King and comedian Samantha Bee in speaking publicly about the hormonal and physical changes that come with perimenopause and menopause, a natural part of the aging process that up until now, has rarely been discussed openly.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Heigl spoke candidly to People about her decision to star in a commercial about the issue of perimenopause and bladder control, which some women may find uncomfortable to talk about.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Your anxiety can be exacerbated in perimenopause as well.
—As Told To Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently joined talk show host Gayle King and comedian Samantha Bee in speaking publicly about the hormonal and physical changes that come with perimenopause and menopause, a natural part of the aging process that up until now, has rarely been discussed openly.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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perimenopause
noun
peri·men·o·pause
-ˈmen-ə-ˌpȯz, -ˈmēn-
: the period around the onset of menopause that is often marked by various physical signs (as hot flashes and menstrual irregularity)
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