premenopause
noun
pre·men·o·pause
ˌprē-ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz 
-ˈmē-
variants
or less commonly pre-menopause
: the period of a woman's life that precedes menopause
When does menopause start? Basically, there are four intervals of importance: (1) premenopause consists of the reproductive years, from the first menstrual period to menopause …—
Michelle P. Warren
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But, frankly, navigating premenopause symptoms, a.k.a. perimenopause, can still be kind of infuriating.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2023
What are some premenopause symptoms?
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2023
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“Premenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenopause. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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