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

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Gottfried stressed the importance of managing hormone regulation, especially during times of high stress, like perimenopause and menopause, when hormone fluctuations are most intense. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024 However, because the majority of people diagnosed are in perimenopause or menopause, the exact prevalence is unclear.4 Up to a third of people with adenomyosis don’t have any symptoms. —

Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024 Wen: Irregular periods are one hallmark of perimenopause. —

Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 One of the most surprising things for me is that about a third of Millennial women are already experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause. —

Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for perimenopause