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

Never is this more apparent than in the recent cultural explosion around perimenopause and menopause. —Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025

Her recent survey shows that nearly 80 percent of women in perimenopause and menopause say their symptoms negatively affect them at work. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

What’s less clear is whether a woman who starts hormone therapies in perimenopause need to stay on them long-term to get memory, heart and bone benefits. —Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025

Additionally, Respin and Peloton members will be offered the opportunity to participate in a Respin research study on the effects of movement on perimenopause and menopause symptoms. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 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)