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

Hormone Changes Due to hormonal changes, cholesterol may increase during perimenopause and menopause. —Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026

The window for protecting your heart, bones and mental health during perimenopause is finite. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026

Similarly, certain medical conditions and symptoms can also impose consistent hunger, including hypothyroidism, PMS, and perimenopause. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026

Longitudinal studies report 2 to 5 times higher risk for major depressive episodes during perimenopause compared with late premenopause. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 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)