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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The good news: There are a handful of ways to treat vulvar and vaginal changes during perimenopause.
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 20 June 2025
When Navigating Menopause Respin and other ventures in this space are working to reimagine menopause by speaking directly to women at various stages of the journey—those currently experiencing menopause, those approaching it (perimenopause), and those who want to prepare for what lies ahead.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Hormonal fluctuations—particularly the drop in estrogen that accompanies perimenopause and menopause—are thought to play a key role in triggering or worsening rosacea symptoms.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
That’s a big deal, especially for midlife women, whose skin may already be more reactive and sensitive due to hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 20 June 2025
When Navigating Menopause Respin and other ventures in this space are working to reimagine menopause by speaking directly to women at various stages of the journey—those currently experiencing menopause, those approaching it (perimenopause), and those who want to prepare for what lies ahead.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Hormonal fluctuations—particularly the drop in estrogen that accompanies perimenopause and menopause—are thought to play a key role in triggering or worsening rosacea symptoms.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
That’s a big deal, especially for midlife women, whose skin may already be more reactive and sensitive due to hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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