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)
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
Looking ahead, Millie plans to expand to other states and add perimenopause and menopause services.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Ovulation without a period can happen due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, perimenopause, hormonal birth control, or certain health conditions.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Safe spaces where enlightening conversations on women’s health issues like PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause are honored and held are just as scarce.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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perimenopause
noun
peri·men·o·pause
-ˈmen-ə-ˌpȯz, -ˈmēn-
: 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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