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)

perimenopausal

ˌper-ē-ˌme-nə-ˈpȯ-zəl 

-ˌmē-

adjective

Examples of perimenopause in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some people who have certain health histories are likely not going to be able to take any form of hormone therapy for their perimenopause symptoms. —Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2025

For example, a lot of women experience sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause. —Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 19 Feb. 2025

Many experts suspect that the hormonal changes of perimenopause are at least part of the explanation, Dr. Edwards says. —Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025

This might explain why studies show higher rates of premenstrual dysphoric disorder—a severe form of premenstrual syndrome—in people with ADHD, as well as a higher likelihood of postpartum depression and worsened perimenopause symptoms. —Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for perimenopause

• ahs
• baas
• cause
• clause
• claws
• coz
• daws
• draws
• flaws
• gauze
• gnaws
• haws

Medical Definition

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)