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

Navigating body image changes in midlife is already challenging; perimenopause and menopause can reshape how women feel in their own skin. —Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025

Earlier this month, Hims & Hers Health launched a new specialty in women’s health that focuses on treatment plans for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. —Ian Thomas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025

Consider too that both after having a baby and during perimenopause, women may experience low libido, hair loss, and heightened anxiety. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025

Hence why so many women don’t realize their discomfort could be perimenopause unless a doctor proactively brings it up. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Oct. 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)