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

Researchers are discovering this is especially true of female brains, which get remodeled significantly during the three Ps: puberty (as do the brains of adolescent males), pregnancy and perimenopause. —Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 21 May 2025

Wondering whether the night sweats are from nursing or perimenopause—or both. —Essence, 20 May 2025

During perimenopause and menopause, however, women may find that their moods aren’t aligned with their experiences or that their moods rapidly change throughout the day. —Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 14 May 2025

Until fairly recently, perimenopause and menopause were not addressed much in media—or in medical school. —Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 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)