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Definition of premenopausal

premenopausal

/ˌpriːˌmɛn.əˈpɔː.zəl/
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premenopausal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, occurring in, or denoting the period in a woman's life before the onset of menopause, during which she is in her reproductive years and having regular menstrual cycles.

Example

"The clinical study compared bone mineral density between premenopausal and postmenopausal women."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In clinical usage, 'premenopausal' refers broadly to the entire reproductive lifespan before menopause, whereas 'perimenopausal' specifically denotes the transitional years immediately preceding menopause when hormonal fluctuations begin.

• Rhymes for premenopausal

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Premenopausal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/premenopausal
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