perimenopause

/ ˌpɛrɪˈmɛnəʊˌpɔːz /

noun

1. the period leading up to the menopause during which some of the symptoms associated with menopause may be experienced

Other Word Forms

• perimenopausal adjective

Example Sentences

Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. were surging Wednesday after the telehealth company announced new treatment plans for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause.

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On Wednesday, San Francisco-based Hims & Hers said that its personalized menopause and perimenopause treatment plans could include prescription medication in the form of a pill, patch or cream.

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Patients can now work with providers on the platform to access plans which include prescription pills, patches or creams for menopause and perimenopause, the transition before the body stops having periods.

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This transition period, known as perimenopause, lasts seven to nine years on average, often coinciding with women reaching the highest ranks of their careers.

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Urso, for example, says she visited three doctors before learning that her frequent heart palpitations were a symptom of perimenopause.

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