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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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.
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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
Get Enough Sleep Between hot flashes and hormonal changes, both perimenopause and menopause can do a number on sleep.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
In perimenopause, women can experience irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and problems with sleep.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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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
Get Enough Sleep Between hot flashes and hormonal changes, both perimenopause and menopause can do a number on sleep.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
In perimenopause, women can experience irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and problems with sleep.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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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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