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

As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, your body’s temperature regulation becomes less stable, meaning your internal thermostats don’t respond as efficiently to heat. — Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 June 2026

There is no federal policy that protects women in menopause or perimenopause, the time leading up to menopause. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Carter noted that topics like menopause, perimenopause, and IUDs are currently driving massive engagement on TikTok. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026

The longer-term roadmap includes perimenopause monitoring, hormone replacement therapy calibration, and diagnostics for conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 June 2026

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)