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premenopausal

American  
[pree-men-uh-pawz-uhl] / ˌpriˌmɛn əˈpɔz əl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the time leading up to menopause.


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Blood pressure in premenopausal human and mouse females is typically 10 points lower in both diastolic and systolic pressure than in males.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

A 2001 study of 59 premenopausal women subjected to stress revealed that the stress led to higher calorie consumption.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2024

Still, she said, “We are steadfast on annual screening. Cancers in premenopausal women grow faster, and it’s important they don’t develop during the two-year period and go undetected.”

From New York Times • May 9, 2023

Stewart also agrees with other experts that providers offer hysterectomies too readily, especially among premenopausal women, and points out the dangers.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2022

A study this week on premenopausal women found a temporary half-day to 2-day increase, on average, in cycle length after a COVID-19 vaccine.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 14, 2022

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