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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For women, however, the most dramatic shift occurs with the onset of perimenopause and menopause, when falling estrogen levels lead to a sharp decline in collagen. —

Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025 Hormone therapy can often help the bleeding problems that occur in perimenopause while also helping reduce symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025 Why isn’t there more awareness of perimenopause and menopause? —

Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 All menstruating women will experience menopause and will spent more than one-third of their lives in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause collectively. —

Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for perimenopause