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

For females in perimenopause and menopause, dropping estrogen can make androgens more dominant. —Brandi Jones, Health, 5 June 2026

That’s why researchers are now focused on perimenopause as a prevention window rather than waiting until osteoporosis has already taken hold. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

The same applies during perimenopause, when cycle length and hormonal patterns become less predictable. —Allison Palmer june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026

For too long this stage of life, this perimenopause and menopause phase was honestly invisible. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 June 2026

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)