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

While the most common health-tracking wearables are wrist bracelets and rings, Davis says the team spent time researching the most sensitive areas of the body that detect signals of perimenopause symptoms before settling on the adhesive wearable. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Nov. 2025

Every woman is different, and every woman’s needs during perimenopause and menopause will be unique. —Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025

Many women remain on birth control through perimenopause, which can help with hot flashes and night sweats as hormones fluctuate. —Allison Aubrey, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025

This change will be monumental in helping more women manage disruptive menopause and perimenopause symptoms. —Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 11 Nov. 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)