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

Almost half of Black women, including those who haven’t even reached perimenopause, experience some form of hair loss due to tight hairstyles, chemical treatments, and hot combing. —Essence, 23 Oct. 2025

Research finds that approximately half of all women report sleep troubles in perimenopause and postmenopause. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025

Menopause and perimenopause can result in more than 103 symptoms ranging from fatigue to severe tooth decay and brain fog that leave women missing more days of work, diminished productivity and reduced earning potential. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

While symptoms vary hugely from person to person, some people experience extreme personality shifts during perimenopause. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 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)