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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In perimenopause, ovulation doesn’t occur regularly and often people can go for a number of months between their menstrual cycles.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 28 June 2024
But perimenopause generally starts a few years earlier.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
During perimenopause, the number of eggs in the ovaries starts to dwindle.
—Korin Miller, Health, 19 May 2024
Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause are often troubled by their loss of libido and decrease in vaginal lubrication.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 15 May 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 28 June 2024
But perimenopause generally starts a few years earlier.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
During perimenopause, the number of eggs in the ovaries starts to dwindle.
—Korin Miller, Health, 19 May 2024
Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause are often troubled by their loss of libido and decrease in vaginal lubrication.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 15 May 2024
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“Perimenopause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perimenopause. Accessed 8 Jul. 2024.
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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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