Synonyms for perimenopause
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Example sentences
- climacteric Tom doesn't know the difference between climax and climacteric.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| perimenopause | steady | |
| climacteric | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- climacteric