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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One of the hallmark signs of perimenopause is changes in your menstrual cycle.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
Speaking to First Lady Jill Biden at A Day of Unreasonable Conversation in Los Angeles earlier this year, Berry spoke candidly about going through menopause and perimenopause.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024
This is primarily because women in perimenopause or menopause are already at a higher risk of heart disease.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2024
While menstruation still occurs, differences in cycle length typically occur—about seven days of variability for early perimenopause and up to 60 days with no period for late perimenopause.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
Speaking to First Lady Jill Biden at A Day of Unreasonable Conversation in Los Angeles earlier this year, Berry spoke candidly about going through menopause and perimenopause.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024
This is primarily because women in perimenopause or menopause are already at a higher risk of heart disease.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2024
While menstruation still occurs, differences in cycle length typically occur—about seven days of variability for early perimenopause and up to 60 days with no period for late perimenopause.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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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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