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Definition of premenopause

premenopause

/ˌpriːˈmɛn.ə.pɔːz/
pre · men · o · pause
Adjective:premenopausal
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• noun

1

The stage of a woman's reproductive life prior to the onset of menopause, encompassing either the entire span of fertile years from puberty or the transitional period immediately preceding menopause.

Example

"Regular gynecological checkups during premenopause help monitor hormonal health before age-related transitions begin."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict clinical usage, 'premenopause' refers to the entire span of normal reproductive life before menopausal symptoms begin, whereas 'perimenopause' refers specifically to the transitional years immediately preceding menopause; however, in informal usage, the two terms are often used interchangeably.

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• Nearby Words

premeditated
premeditation
premenopausal
premenopause
premenstrual
premie
premier

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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