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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For women in midlife, poor sleep can exacerbate perimenopause and menopause symptoms, including anxiety, fatigue, and mood changes.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
The bill Newsom did not support would have mandated comprehensive insurance coverage for medically necessary menopause and perimenopause treatments, required doctors to complete continuing education on menopause and directed the medical board to develop a continuing education curriculum.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Amount of estrogen Because each body with female reproductive organs is different, the drop in estrogen during perimenopause, menopause or other hormonal shift will be different.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can also affect vaginal health, causing dryness, which leads to painful intimacy or lack of sensation with intimacy.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026
The bill Newsom did not support would have mandated comprehensive insurance coverage for medically necessary menopause and perimenopause treatments, required doctors to complete continuing education on menopause and directed the medical board to develop a continuing education curriculum.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Amount of estrogen Because each body with female reproductive organs is different, the drop in estrogen during perimenopause, menopause or other hormonal shift will be different.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can also affect vaginal health, causing dryness, which leads to painful intimacy or lack of sensation with intimacy.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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