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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This little ice roller is the answer to a handful of perimenopause woes.
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Laura Lu, Parents, 17 July 2025
Menopause, when periods permanently stop, and perimenopause, the time leading up to it, can also cause the body to store more fat and slow down metabolism.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
While the perimenopause phase typically starts in a woman’s 40s resulting in menopause around the age of 50, more and more individuals are starting to experience their onset much earlier, thanks to a range of factors including modern-day lifestyle and the stress often associated.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The program is set to launch later this year, and will provide resources for women in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Laura Lu, Parents, 17 July 2025
Menopause, when periods permanently stop, and perimenopause, the time leading up to it, can also cause the body to store more fat and slow down metabolism.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
While the perimenopause phase typically starts in a woman’s 40s resulting in menopause around the age of 50, more and more individuals are starting to experience their onset much earlier, thanks to a range of factors including modern-day lifestyle and the stress often associated.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The program is set to launch later this year, and will provide resources for women in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for perimenopause
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 25 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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