perimenopause

/ˌpɛrɪˈmɛnəˌpɔz/

Meanings

noun

The physiological stage that women approaching menopause go through when, due to hormonal changes, they progress from their usual pattern of menstruation through a phase of atypical menstruation, and finally cease menstruating. Perimenopause ends when a woman has not menstruated for a year.

Examples :

""During perimenopause, my mother experienced irregular periods and hot flashes before her periods stopped completely." "

Related Words

menstruated verb

/ˈmɛnstruˌeɪtɪd/ /ˈmɛnstreɪˌeɪtɪd/

To stain with or as if with menses.

"The girl's white skirt was slightly menstruated after gym class. "

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

menstruation noun

/ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃn/ /-stɹəˈweɪ-/

The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.

"Maria knew she needed to buy sanitary pads because her menstruation was due to start soon. "

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to physiology.

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

atypical noun

/eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/

An atypical antipsychotic.

"My doctor prescribed an atypical to help manage my schizophrenia. "

menopause noun

/ˈmɛnəˌpɔz/ /ˈmɛnoˌpɔz/

The period in a woman's life when menstruation becomes irregular and less frequent before eventually stopping altogether, usually accompanied by a range of unpleasant symptoms; the period spanning perimenopause up to postmenopause.

"My aunt is going through menopause, and she's been experiencing some hot flashes and mood swings lately. "

hormonal adjective

/hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/

Pertaining to hormones.

""Teenagers often experience hormonal changes that can affect their mood." "

menstruating verb

/ˈmɛnstruˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmɛnstʃruˌeɪtɪŋ/

To stain with or as if with menses.

"Because she was menstruating, she accidentally stained her pants. "

progress noun

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/

Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "