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)
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Halle Berry discussed a topic that doesn’t get enough attention at the recent A Day of Unreasonable Conversation event, and that’s perimenopause.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Hormone changes that occur when breastfeeding and during perimenopause
Obesity
Overactive or underactive thyroid
PCOS
Stress
Sudden weight loss
Too much physical activity
Very low body fat
4.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
That means people who have started menstruating and individuals going through perimenopause can purchase it.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
The numbers are even worse for Black women, who often experience perimenopause earlier and longer than white women and have an even harder time addressing health care concerns.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
According to the National Center for Biotechnology, up to 64% of women often report sleeping problems and higher rates of insomnia during perimenopause and menopause.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Mar. 2024
In the same vein, people who recently gave birth, people who use hormonal birth control, and people who are in perimenopause may also be more likely to miss early pregnancy symptoms because of irregular cycles.
—Maria Carter, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024
Now a website, the Latte Lounge provides resources and information about perimenopause and menopause, treatment options and a directory of specialists.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of perimenopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, vaginal and bladder problems, loss of bone density, higher cholesterol levels and more — some of which come on gradually.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Hormone changes that occur when breastfeeding and during perimenopause
Obesity
Overactive or underactive thyroid
PCOS
Stress
Sudden weight loss
Too much physical activity
Very low body fat
4.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
That means people who have started menstruating and individuals going through perimenopause can purchase it.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
The numbers are even worse for Black women, who often experience perimenopause earlier and longer than white women and have an even harder time addressing health care concerns.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
According to the National Center for Biotechnology, up to 64% of women often report sleeping problems and higher rates of insomnia during perimenopause and menopause.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Mar. 2024
In the same vein, people who recently gave birth, people who use hormonal birth control, and people who are in perimenopause may also be more likely to miss early pregnancy symptoms because of irregular cycles.
—Maria Carter, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024
Now a website, the Latte Lounge provides resources and information about perimenopause and menopause, treatment options and a directory of specialists.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of perimenopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, vaginal and bladder problems, loss of bone density, higher cholesterol levels and more — some of which come on gradually.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
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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)
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