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

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Whether your lips feel parched from environmental factors, dehydration or even as a side effect of hormonal changes (yes, perimenopause can play a role), the good news is that relief is within reach. —

Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024 As millennials age into perimenopause, how is their activism changing the conversation? —

Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 The three to five years leading up to this point, called perimenopause, can bring similar symptoms, too. —

Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024 Menopause, when periods permanently stop, and perimenopause, the time leading up to it, can also cause the body to store more fat and slow down metabolism. —

Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for perimenopause