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

Here, four working women share their top strategies for managing perimenopause and menopause on the job. —Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026

During perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, levels of estrogen can start to decrease. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026

Even if perimenopause feels like a bit of a plot twist, approaching the transition with kindness is key. —Hannah Silverman, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026

Every person’s body is different, so everyone reacts differently to treatments for perimenopause. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 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)