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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Wen: Irregular periods are one hallmark of perimenopause. —

Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 One of the most surprising things for me is that about a third of Millennial women are already experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause. —

Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 But hot flashes don't happen to every woman going through menopause of perimenopause. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024 Throughout perimenopause, the ovaries may still release estrogen, but with erratic or reduced progesterone production, the lining can build up more than usual. —

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