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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In September, perimenopause app Perry launched a Perry Academy, a training module for menopause care providers to receive special training from experts.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Dec. 2025
Perimenopause Entered the Group Chat Conversations about perimenopause went from coded and low-key to public and wide-ranging.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Over the last six seasons of her talk show, Barrymore has spoken openly about her menopause and perimenopause journey.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
But for women in perimenopause, alcohol can exacerbate the symptoms that come with hormonal fluctuations — like mood swings and irritability, says Christmas, who directs the Menopause Program and Center for Women's Integrated Health at the University of Chicago.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Dec. 2025
Perimenopause Entered the Group Chat Conversations about perimenopause went from coded and low-key to public and wide-ranging.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Over the last six seasons of her talk show, Barrymore has spoken openly about her menopause and perimenopause journey.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
But for women in perimenopause, alcohol can exacerbate the symptoms that come with hormonal fluctuations — like mood swings and irritability, says Christmas, who directs the Menopause Program and Center for Women's Integrated Health at the University of Chicago.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 26 Dec. 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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