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

Early perimenopause often brings irregular periods, lighter or heavier flow and hot flashes in about 40% of women. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Many women wait years to seek care because perimenopause symptoms are often dismissed by physicians and misunderstood by patients themselves. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Riding a national surge of interest in treatments for menopause, the affiliate also began offering specialized care for women in perimenopause, a period before menopause begins that can bring insomnia and brain fog. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Leaving perimenopause and menopause symptoms untreated can also affect a woman’s career. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 July 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)