perimenopause
noun [ S or U ] uk/ˌper.iˈmen.ə.pɔːz/ us/ˌper.iˈmen.ə.pɑːz/
围绝经期（指绝经期到来之前的一段时间）
the time in a woman's life when changes start happening in her body that will result in the menopause (= the period when she gradually stops having blood flow from her uterus each month)
A drop in oestrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can lead to thinning hair. 围绝经期和绝经期出现的激素下降会导致头发稀疏。
In addition to irregular periods, the perimenopause can lead to sleep disruption, irritability, and hot flushes. 除了月经不调外，围绝经期还可能导致睡眠中断、易怒和潮热。
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- Perimenopause is a difficult condition to diagnose.
- In the perimenopause, as many as 25% of women report hot flushes.
- During perimenopause, a woman's periods may become less predictable.