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perimenopause

perimenopause

1 8.4
The time before menopause when a woman's body changes and causes symptoms like hot flashes
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛrɪˈmɛnəˌpoʊz/
translation icon : perimenopausia
  • Changes in the menstrual cycle in terms of frequency and flow are indications that the woman is experiencing perimenopause; vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes also tend to start around this time.
  • perimenopause symptoms
  • perimenopause and menopause
  • perimenopause period

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Examples

  • Maybe we could talk a little bit about perimenopause since it sounds like it represents a transition phase into official menopause.

  • Contraception is required through the perimenopause and for between 1 and 2 years after the last period, depending on the woman's age.

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  • I'm having some weird side effects from perimenopause.

  • So another really awesome symptom of perimenopause is you start to lose your hair.

  • And as someone who's in the dead heat of perimenopause, I'm ready for this.

  • So the perimenopause is the stage when a woman's cycles are becoming irregular.

  • Some women experience the early signs of menopause (also called perimenopause) as early as their late 30s.

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  • All these discomforts women experience during perimenopause and menopause are because the body is reacting to the hormonal changes happening inside.

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  • Many women experience mood swings during perimenopause due to hormonal changes.

  • It is important to consult a doctor if you have severe symptoms during perimenopause.

How Close

menopause
62 5.2
perimenopause
1 8.4
premenopausal
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Surface Forms

perimenopause singular

Morphology

perimenopause = menopause + menopause + menopause (transparent) = peri + menopause

Built from the prefix 'peri-' (around) + 'menopause', the meaning 'around the time of menopause' is directly compositional.

Etymology

Perimenopause comes from peri- meaning 'around' and menopause, where 'menopause' is the time when monthly periods 'pause'. So, perimenopause is the time 'around' menopause when a woman's body has changes in hormones and periods may become irregular.