PSYCH 357: Menopause Questions and Correct
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Stages of Menopause
Ovulation decreases and ceases, perimenopause, menopause
Follicles during menopause
Decrease and become insensitive to FSH and LH
End of ovarian production of:
estrogen and progesterone
Remaining source of hormones:
Adrenal cortex and fat tissue
Perimenopause
Initial fluctuations in the length of the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and menses. Begins 3-9 years
before menopause, may include some symptoms of menopause
Menopause typically occurs between
Ages 44 and 55 (51 average)
Menopause symptoms for all women
Loss of menstruation
Menopause symptoms for some women
Hot flashes/night sweats, insomnia, gential changes
Answers
Stages of Menopause
Ovulation decreases and ceases, perimenopause, menopause
Follicles during menopause
Decrease and become insensitive to FSH and LH
End of ovarian production of:
estrogen and progesterone
Remaining source of hormones:
Adrenal cortex and fat tissue
Perimenopause
Initial fluctuations in the length of the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and menses. Begins 3-9 years
before menopause, may include some symptoms of menopause
Menopause typically occurs between
Ages 44 and 55 (51 average)
Menopause symptoms for all women
Loss of menstruation
Menopause symptoms for some women
Hot flashes/night sweats, insomnia, gential changes
