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

Maca root is the latest superfood sweeping the internet, with people swearing it can improve hormone health, support you through perimenopause and menopause, and even increase your energy levels. —Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025

Looking ahead, Millie plans to expand to other states and add perimenopause and menopause services. —Geri Stengel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

Ovulation without a period can happen due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, perimenopause, hormonal birth control, or certain health conditions. —Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025

Safe spaces where enlightening conversations on women’s health issues like PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause are honored and held are just as scarce. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 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)