perimenopause

noun

peri·​men·​o·​pause ˌper-ē-ˈme-nə-ˌpȯz How to pronounce perimenopause (audio)
-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 How to pronounce perimenopause (audio)
-ˌmē-
adjective

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Older women and those in perimenopause may be particularly vulnerable. — Jessica Starr, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Brain fog has become an important part of the conversation for many conditions, including perimenopause and hypothyroidism. — Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026 So much of the conversation about perimenopause focuses on how to deal with the disruptive physical symptoms and side effects. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Aug. 2026 His ex-wife Mel, played by Amanda Peet, has to confront the changes that come with perimenopause. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perimenopause

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of perimenopause was in 1962

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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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perimenopause

noun
peri·​men·​o·​pause -ˈmen-ə-ˌpȯz, -ˈmēn- How to pronounce perimenopause (audio)
: 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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