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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As women approach perimenopause, their fertility declines but does not disappear, so reliable birth control remains important.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 23 May 2025
However, the time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
Kidman’s natural curls also could have been damaged over the years, while hormonal changes associated with menopause and perimenopause can also lead to hair loss and thinning.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Plus, many women aren’t familiar with the stage that precedes menopause: perimenopause.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 23 May 2025
However, the time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
Kidman’s natural curls also could have been damaged over the years, while hormonal changes associated with menopause and perimenopause can also lead to hair loss and thinning.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Plus, many women aren’t familiar with the stage that precedes menopause: perimenopause.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perimenopause
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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