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

Zimmerman points out that women, especially in perimenopause and menopause, may see health benefits. —Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 Aug. 2025

Her videos often openly discuss her experience going through perimenopause. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 July 2025

The Canyon Ranch Berkshires location also has a brand new menopause and perimenopause retreat called M/Power, with multiple upcoming dates—expect 1:1 expert wellness coaching sessions, a personalized workout plan and access to hormone and bone density scans. —Korin Miller, Flow Space, 24 July 2025

Women often experience perimenopause at 35, so many will be in perimenopause of menopause for half of their lives, Stewart says. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 23 July 2025

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)