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

The transition can begin years earlier during perimenopause, which usually starts when women are in their mid-40s. —Akshay Syal, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025

Since its inception, Perelel has expanded beyond pregnancy and now includes solutions for a variety of need states, such as cycle support, postpartum, menopause, perimenopause, pre-conception and more. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

Around 75 million Americans are navigating perimenopause or menopause today. —Halle Berry, Time, 17 Nov. 2025

Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms Is Not One-Size-Fits-All Ultimately the decision about what perimenopause and menopause treatment to pursue is the one that feels right to you. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Nov. 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)