perimenopause

[ˌpɛrɪˈmɛnəˌpɔːz]
nounfemininepl: perimenopauses
perimenopausa
1. The transitional period in a woman's life leading up to menopause, characterized by fluctuating hormone levels and irregular menstrual cycles, typically lasting several years before the final menstrual period
During perimenopause, many women experience hot flashes and mood swings.
Durante a perimenopausa, muitas mulheres experimentam ondas de calor e mudanças de humor.
2. The stage of reproductive life when a woman's body begins the natural transition toward menopause
She started perimenopause in her mid-forties and noticed significant changes in her menstrual cycle.
Ela começou a perimenopausa no meio dos quarenta anos e notou mudanças significativas no seu ciclo menstrual.
Perimenopause is an increasingly discussed health topic in both Brazilian and American medical communities. In Brazil, there is growing awareness of perimenopause symptoms through public health campaigns. American women often discuss their perimenopause experiences openly in medical and social contexts, and HRT (hormone replacement therapy) discussions are common. The term reflects modern medical understanding of women's health across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
climactericmenopausal transitionpre-menopause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perimenopausa
Standard medical term widely used in healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
perimenopausa
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
perimenopausa
Same as general Brazilian usage, common in medical literature
Portugal
perimenopausa
Same term used; sometimes referred to as 'transição menopáusica'

Related Words

menopausehormoneestrogenhot flashvasomotorreproductive agingovulationamenorrhea

Related Idioms & Phrases

going through the change
the change of life
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