Perimenopause & Menopause Practice Questions And Answers Rated A+ 2024.

Perimenopause (climacteric) - Answer The time around (peri) menopause and includes the discrete physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in a woman that lead to the end of the reproductive time of her life When does perimenopause start? - Answer Begins around the age of 45 years (ranging from 42 - 49 years) and may take 5 - 10 years to complete Climacteric - Answer A biological reference to a time when critical changes take place First sings of onset of perimenopause - Answer 1) Increased intensity of premenstrual symptoms 2) Luteal phase shortening 3) Menorrhagia Menopause - Answer The normal period of a woman's life starting 1 year after the final menstrual flow (in a woman with no other reason for cessation of menstruation such as hysterectomy) On average, what age does a woman reach menopause? - Answer 51 years of age (ranging from 48 to 55 years old) Symptoms of menopause - Answer 1) Hot flashes 2) Insomnia 3) Along with symptoms of perimenopause What will determine when a woman reaches the perimenopause and menopause cycle landmarks? - Answer Her biochemical individuality and environmental factors