Perimenopause: meaning, definitions and examples

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perimenopause

 

[ หŒpษ›rษชหˆmษ›nษ™หŒpoสŠz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

women's health

Perimenopause refers to the transitional phase leading up to menopause, during which a woman's body undergoes various hormonal changes. This period can last several years and is often characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood swings. It typically starts in a woman's 30s or 40s, with varying onset and duration.

Synonyms

menopausal transition, perimenopausal phase

Examples of usage

  • Many women experience symptoms of perimenopause in their late 30s.
  • Healthcare providers often discuss perimenopause during routine gynecological visits.
  • Understanding perimenopause can help women manage their health effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "perimenopause" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perimenopausa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฎเฅ‡เคจเฅ‹เคชเฅ‰เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Perimenopause

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perimenopause

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธะผะตะฝะพะฟะฐัƒะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perimenopauza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘จ้–‰็ตŒๆœŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉrimรฉnopause

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perimenopausia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perimenopoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๊ฒฝ ์ „๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุฑุฉ ู…ุง ู‚ุจู„ ุงู†ู‚ุทุงุน ุงู„ุทู…ุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perimenopauza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perimenopauza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ด็ป็ปๆœŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perimenopavza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perimenopausa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธะผะตะฝะพะฟะฐัƒะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒžแƒแƒฃแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perimenopauza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perimenopausia

Word origin

The term 'perimenopause' combines 'peri-', a prefix from Greek meaning 'around' or 'about,' with 'menopause.' The concept was developed in the late 20th century as a way to describe the transitional phase leading up to menopause, which marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. Understanding this phase has become increasingly important as awareness of women's health issues has grown. Health professionals sought a term that could effectively distinguish this transitional time from the actual menopause, which is defined as the point in time when a woman has not had a menstrual period for twelve consecutive months. As more research emerged regarding the symptoms and hormonal changes during this period, the term gained traction in both medical literature and popular discussions regarding women's health.