MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms

premenopausal

Meaning of premenopausal: Having to do with the time before menopause.

Definition of premenopausal

Having to do with the time before menopause. Menopause ("change of life") is the time of life when a woman's menstrual periods stop permanently.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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