noun
- the period of time before menopause during which a woman's body undergoes hormonal changes that may cause irregular periods and other symptoms
Usage: also called perimenopause; medical/health context
Examples
- Many women experience hot flashes during premenopause.
- Her doctor explained that premenopause can last several years before menopause begins.
- Irregular periods are a common sign of premenopause.
- During premenopause, hormone levels fluctuate significantly.
- She started tracking her symptoms when she entered premenopause.