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

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect how the body stores fat. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Menopause, perimenopause, night sweats and certain health conditions can make overnight overheating a year-round problem. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

As estrogen levels fluctuate and eventually decline during perimenopause and menopause, those changes may affect how the brain functions. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

In your 40s, hormonal changes tied to perimenopause and menopause can reshape skin and hair. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 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)