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

Known as perimenopause, this period of time can begin years earlier and bring a wide range of physical and emotional changes. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2026

That includes vegetarians, older adults and women in perimenopause, populations whose dietary intake or physiological demands leave them with less to work with. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026

That includes vegetarians, older adults and women in perimenopause. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026

New randomized trials are finally testing what the powder actually does in female bodies, including during perimenopause and menopause, when muscle, bone and brain function all shift at once. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 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)